...........of economic cycles been helpful in predicting turning points in cycles, they would have been used more consistently.

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Colour is an important facet of nature. It influences the life of almost every creature.

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Animals and man use the energy finding in food to operate their body and muscles.

After the children finished their dinner, they went to bed ____ listened to a bedtime story before falling asleep.

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Please aim for clarity and simplicity when writing the final version.

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When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus.

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I could only propose a(n) partial solution to the crisis in the company.

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Ten years ago the Republic of Ireland became the first country in the world to lay down a workplace smoking ban.

It is a top secret. You _________tell anyone about it.

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The girl has a bazillion clothes already, she does not need to buy any more.

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 …… a letter here …… you

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We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan. 

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The whole matter is farther complicated by the fact that Amanda and  Jo  refuse to  speak to each other.

The word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the following word(s). "stay up-to-date"

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The Oxford Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of  words and to give real examples.

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Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting his foot in his mouth.

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There must be a mutual trust between friends.

How men first learnt to creat words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a  _____ .

When Carol called last night, I ________ my favorite show on television.

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I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry. 

Who is the............................. of this company?