Directions: In the following question, four statements with blanks are given. Choose the option which fills in the blanks, the maximum number of times.

A. The manager was ________ with the task of placating the warring factions of the trade union. B. Soon after the debacle, he was ________ of all his powers and was forced to go on a prolonged leave. C. The government has ________ its equity stake in several PSUs. D. ________ of his authority, he was useless.