The global population reached the 8 billion milestone on November 15, 2022, according to the United Nations.

According to UN estimates, India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in mid-2023, with a population exceeding 1.42 billion.

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, a city of immense religious and historical significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It houses key government institutions, though its status is internationally contested.

The verb "testified" is followed by the preposition "for," which means to give evidence or support for something.

No one's privacy is so sacred that it can not be trespassed ____ occasionally.
(a) upon (b) on (c) in (d) into

The verb "tempered" is followed by the preposition "with," which means to moderate or soften something.

Experts have testified ____ the machine's excellent performance.
(a) at (b) on (c) for (d) away

The verb "remonstrate" is followed by the preposition "with," which means to make a forceful protest to someone.

The Government cannot be reproached ____ neglect of the elderly.
(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) to

The phrasal verb "reasoned into" means to persuade someone to do something by giving them reasons.

Investment in this area is reckoned ____ money poured down the drain.
(a) as (b) for (c) with (d) into

The phrasal verb "rattle on" means to talk continuously and rapidly about something.

I am afraid he can not be reasoned ____ making a public protest.
(a) to (b) into (c) for (d) out