Two random variables X and Y are said to be independent

Getting fired from my job has added to my ________; but I will not fall down.

The small businesses continued to face ________ with decrease in demand during the lockdown.

All flights were cancelled due to heavy rainfall and the passengers were __________ at the airport.

His concentration is very weak and his mind gets filled with ___________ thoughts after reading mere five words.

These telemarketers have been calling me ___________, even though I said I was not interested in their product.

The issue of domestic violence _________ large in all her novels.

The opinions of the state and central governments were ____________ on the new policy.

This cream helps _________ the skin from harmful radiation from the sun.

This one act of kindness ___________ all the wrong doings that he has ever done.            

It is a necessity to __________ this project, but I don’t understand why the government is hesitating.