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Выберите правильный вариант ответа

She had to [sift/*wade/plow/dig] through a mountain of paperwork before she could leave the office.
The manager tried to [gloss/skim/sweep/brush] over the issue, but the employees were already aware of the problem
His comments were taken [out/in/away/off] of context, leading to widespread criticism.
Despite the warning, he went ahead and [bypassed/overlooked/*flouted/ignored] the rules, which resulted in serious consequences
She felt it was time to [break/cut/loosen/*sever] her ties with the organization and pursue other opportunities.
He [pulled/gathered/held/*mustered] up his courage and confronted the issue head-on.
The company was able to [fight/stave/hold/*ward] off competition by introducing a unique product
The new policy has come under intense scrutiny and has been [fiercely/harshly/strongly/severely] criticized by experts.
The team was [set/*hell/dead/strongly] bent on winning the championship, despite the odds against them.
She was [taken/held/pulled/pushed] aback by his sudden change in attitude.
They decided to [pull/hold/*push/bring] back the launch of the product to ensure all features were tested.
He kept [skirting/*dodging/slipping/ducking] the question, avoiding a direct answer.
The proposal was rejected [outright/thoroughly/swiftly/decidedly] on the grounds that it lacked sufficient evidence.
She has been [overwhelmed/consumed/*overcome/submerged] with grief since the loss of her father.
The project is in its final stages, and they are working [around the/by the/against the/with the] clock to meet the deadline.