We ran at a loss for a few years but we finally _____ _____ last year.
broke even
20
The company is running _____ _____ _____. We haven't made any money yet.
at a loss
20
No one could believe it. It was a terrible market but they succeeded against _____ _____.
against all odds
15
Merging the companies was a great risk. There was so much _____ _____. We could lose everything.
at stake
15
They started purposefully selling their products at a loss in order to jeopardize their rivals. After a year they were able to _____ _____ all of the business in town. Now they're basically a monopoly.
take over
20
The charity event was _____ in a posh mansion. What kind of charity is that?
held (to be held)
20
They _____ having cheated on the test. They just couldn't admit it. (to say you haven't done something you're accused of)
denied (Deny having done something)
20
Before you put your pizza in the oven, _____ it at 180º.
preheat
20
Do you think Mark could _____ us? I don't think so. He leads a very unhealthy lifestyle. (to live longer than...)
outlive
20
The company finally went bankrupt. It was not a surprise. Their CEO had been _____ the company for years. (to manage badly)
mismanaging
20
I don't think he is fit for the company. He has no experience, no degree, and has done no relevant courses. He is totally _____.
underqualified
20
Wow. I can't believe how much they work out. They are _____. (use "fit" and a prefix)
super fit
20
They went bankrupt _____ all of the efforts to save the company.
despite
15
_____ they tried really hard to take over our business, we are still standing stronger than ever!
although
15
They'd been thinking about merging the companies. _____, the board decided it wouldn't be a good idea.
However
15
I can give you a raise _____ that you keep working hard.
