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'Among' should be used. So, option 4 is correct. 'Among' is used for more than two persons or things.

 "to do away" means to perform or execute

The phrasal verb 'come along' means to arrive or appear at a place. Fred's arrival is what disrupted the previously fine situation. The sentence structure shows cause and effect - everything was fine UNTIL Fred arrived.

 "to deal with" means to handle

 "Clamp down" means to become strict about something

'Come about' is a phrasal verb meaning to happen, occur, or take place. The question asks for the manner or circumstances in which the accident occurred. This is the standard expression used when asking how something happened.

'Fall over' means to lose balance and collapse to the ground. After successfully jumping the fence, the character immediately lost his balance. The sequence shows action followed by an immediate physical consequence.

'Get away with' means to do something wrong without being caught or punished. The sentence warns that cheating will always have consequences - you won't escape them. This is a common warning about dishonest behavior.

'Get over' can mean to overcome a shock or surprise. Here it means the speaker is amazed or astonished by how much the children have grown. The expression shows disbelief at significant change.

 "came across" means to discover or find out

'Gloss over' means to treat something lightly, avoid proper attention, or cover up something. The article is downplaying or minimizing the corruption rather than examining it thoroughly. This phrasal verb suggests intentional avoidance.

'Get down to' is a fixed expression meaning to begin focusing on or dealing with something seriously. 'Get down to business' is a common idiom meaning to start the main task. The sentence wants to skip formalities and focus on what's important.

'Hold down' means to maintain or keep a job or position. After his nervous breakdown, he couldn't sustain employment. This phrasal verb specifically refers to job stability and the ability to keep working.

'Give away' means to donate, distribute, or part with something freely. Patrick chose to renounce all his material possessions. This aligns with becoming a monk, which requires giving up worldly belongings.

 "chew it over" means to consider carefully