1. After moving to a new country, John had to adjust to his _____ freedom, as it was his first time living away from his parents.
2. She made an _____ decision to buy the expensive dress without thinking about her budget, and regretted it the next day.
3. The movie star spent _____ on his birthday party, hiring famous musicians and renting an entire island that cost millions.
4. My grandmother is so _____ that she always gives money to her grandchildren, even when she doesn't have much herself.
5. Using the air conditioner all day in summer will quickly _____ your electricity budget, leaving you with nothing for other bills.
6. Farmers in the village created a _____ fishing method that allows fish populations to recover, so they can continue fishing for many years.
7. His _____ to video games caused him to miss work repeatedly, eventually leading to him losing his job.
8. The _____ of the village's water supply during the drought forced residents to collect rainwater for drinking.
9. The restaurant faced _____ from customers who became sick after eating there, claiming the food was not properly prepared.
10. Hospital bills and medicine costs can _____ a family's savings very quickly when someone gets seriously ill.
11. Internet _____ often send emails pretending to be your bank, asking for your password to steal your money.
12. The _____ created fake concert tickets that looked real, and many fans lost money when they couldn't enter the venue.
13. My _____ roommate tried to surprise me by reorganizing my bookshelf, but now I can't find the books I want."
14. Cutting the training budget was a _____ attempt to save money, but it resulted in more expensive mistakes and lower productivity.
15. After winning the competition, several _____ who had never spoken to him before suddenly wanted to be his friends.
16. The storm caused _____ damage to the town, destroying many homes and businesses that will take years to rebuild.
17. The small town experienced an _____ of tourists during the summer festival, causing the population to double temporarily.
18. Working overtime every day began to _____ her relationship with her family, as she rarely had time to see them.
19. After receiving so much help from her neighbors, she felt an _____ to return their kindness when they needed assistance.
20. His desire to win the championship _____ his judgment, causing him to risk serious injury by playing despite the doctor's warnings.
21. She had heard many _____ stories about their legendary CEO, including how he survived 30 days lost in the jungle.
22. The shop owner had to _____ bankruptcy after the new shopping mall opened nearby and all his customers went there instead.
23. A high _____ of students in the class—about 80%—passed the exam because they studied together.
24. The construction company will _____ the amount of material neededfor the new building before placing their order with suppliers.
25. Many small coffee shops _____ during their first year because they cannot compete with the large chain stores.
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