Complete the sentences with the correct preposition

1. It's not easy to get accustomed [ ]
   living in a foreign country.
2. Lawyers give their clients advice [ ]
   legal matters.
3. Detergent adverts are mainly aimed [ ]
   housewives.
4. The total cost amounted [ ] more than we could afford.
5. Interested persons should apply [ ]
   writing.
6. It is a nurse's responsibility to attend [ ]
   patients' needs.
7. The new model will be available [ ] the general public in spring.
8. Some chimps are capable [ ]
   distinguishing between letters of the alphabet.
9. To achieve success, you must concentrate
   [ ] your goals.
10. Shy people need to have more confidence
    [ ] themselves.
11. The teacher congratulated the entire class
    [ ] their exam results.
12. The injured driver wasn't conscious [ ]
    what was happening around him.
13. The facts are contrary [ ] popular belief.
14. Poor preventive measures contributed
    [ ] the extent of the disaster.
15. Cars cause the most damage [ ] the atmosphere.
16. These coins date back [ ] the time of Alexander the Great.
17. The weather forecast predicts a sharp decrease
    [ ] temperature tomorrow.
18. Due to adverse conditions, there will be a delay
    [ ] the departure time.
19. Scientists are working on safe ways to dispose
    [ ] nuclear waste.
20. The bride was dressed [ ] a beautiful pink wedding dress.
21. The team put their best effort [ ] the match and won.
22. The high-jumper failed [ ] her third attempt to break the world record.
23. Intensive care units in hospitals are free
    [ ] bacteria.
24. The referee glanced [ ] his watch and then blew his whistle.
25. The suspect was found guilty [ ] the crime by the jury.