They had planned

22. They had planned (open) a new branch but then they had to delay (build) the office because of financial
difficulty ................
23. She wanted (go) home but the boss made her (stay) until she finished (type) contracts
24. John could not help (get) angry when he learnt that they had refused (offer) him a promotion
25. I regret (say) that I was not interested in the work. The boss overheard me (say) so he sacked me