Miscellaneous:

ample / strong / abundant / overwhelming / compelling evidence; to embark on a precarious / hazardous journey; a precarious situation / position; to do sth in a haphazard / random / leisurely / fashion; in a bizarre fashion; in a haphazard fashion / manner / way; shambolic efforts; a shambolic approach to sth; to be given to / prone to exaggeration; it’s no exaggeration to say that …; to steer clear of;

an ostentatious display of wealth; to be appalled by; to be exasperated by; to resent; to feel resentful of; to be utterly repellent to sb; to be notoriously prone to / susceptible to sth; to strike sb as downright / utterly ridiculous; downright shocking; to have a short fuse; down-to-earth; to be inundated with calls / offers / messages; to be swamped by / with complaints / applications / calls; excruciatingly familiar; to be caught in a vicious circle; a cumbersome luxury;

to wake up and smell the coffee; to wake up to the fact; to take refuge in; unobtrusive; low-key; inconspicuous;

Staying engaged, open-minded, technologically savvy, and embracing continuous learning, not only individually but as a core organizational imperative, are the hallmarks of 21 century leaders.

Forbes Mar 18, 2013

Banning smoking in public and confined spaces is a long-overdue step.

Unmarried mothers, in some areas, have become the norm, no longer stigmatized by society.

Ultimately, these studies could shed light on what happens in the depressed brain and begin to erase the stigma that remains attached to mental illness.

Scientific American Nov 28, 2012

In education, the pendulum has swung back to traditional teaching methods.