Fill in the gaps with the correct form of a missing verb or a preposition. Write one word in each gap.


1.  The lawyer was tasked to (1 p.) negotiations with the opposing party to settle the dispute.

2.  Before entering (1 p.) negotiations, the lawyer made sure to conduct thorough research on the relevant laws and regulations.

3.  Due to a significant disagreement between the parties, the negotiations were broken (1 p.) without reaching an agreement.

4.  After several months of hiatus, the parties agreed to (1 p.) negotiations in a new attempt to (1 p.) a settlement.

5.  The lawyer successfully (1 p.) the negotiations on behalf of the client, resulting in a favourable outcome for both parties.

6.  Unfortunately, the negotiations (1 p.) due to the inability of the parties to agree on the terms of the contract.

7.  Despite their best efforts, the negotiations broke (1 p.) due to the lack of willingness to compromise on key issues.

8.  The lawyer was able to solve the dispute (1 p.) negotiations, avoiding the need for costly litigation.

9.  The terms of the acquisition were still (1 p.) negotiations, but both parties were optimistic about (1 p.) a mutually beneficial agreement.

10.  The negotiation took (1 p.) between the labour union and the management over the terms of the new collective bargaining agreement.

11.  The lawyer was heavily involved in the negotiation (1 p.) the complex merger deal between the two companies.

12.  The employee representatives were pushing for a negotiation (1 p.) a pay rise, but the management was hesitant to agree to their demands.