cause and effect
Sobriety had been _______ about needed changes in my life until I decided to give in to the temptation.
bringing
Tori had been trying/tried to phone you about six times before they finally got through.
tried
You know what blows __ mind? People choose doomscrolling over sleeping.
my
Over the World Cup opening match, the Mexican flag was blowing in the wind.
Over the World Cup opening match, the Mexican flag ___ ______ __ __ ___. (billowing)was billowing in the wind
My self-sabotaging behaviour __ _ ____ __ low self-esteem. (result)
is a result of
I dropped my wallet somewhere while I was walking/walked home from the grocery store.
was walking
Judging by his furrowed brow, I'd say he has ______ __ ___ ___. (mind)
something on his mind
I don't want to be a snitch, but she's not pulling her ____ in this project. I'm going to tell the teacher.
weight
Most pollution ultimately stems ____ industrialisation.
from
Do you think you'll live/be living in Australia a year from now?
be living
I tend to write people off if I don't like them after ten minutes, but I'm trying to ___ an open ___ about this guy. (keep)
keep, mind
It's hilarious to watch business students _____ing for power. They're like animals in the wild.
jockeying
Chronic absenteeism on my part has resulted __ the loss of my job.
in
I wasn't thinking/didn't think your joke was funny.
didn't think (no contiuous with stative verbs usually)
If you want to catch a bus in Toluca, always ___ _ ___ that the bus posts its destinations on the windshield (bear).
bear in mind
These days, every employer expects you to go __ extra mile without extra pay.
the
Acne arises ____ hormonal changes, genetics, and even poor hygiene.
from
He's always playing/He always plays on his computer when he should be studying.
he always plays
I can't decide whether to support England or Mexico in the World Cup. I'm in ___ ____ about my allegiances.
In negotiations, I love to raise the stakes just to see the looks on others' faces.
In negotiations, I love to __ __ ____ just to see the looks on others' faces. (ante)
up the ante