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A _________________ of scandals and revelations has undermined the government over the past year

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This year’s city parade is expected to have a lot more attendees and cause ------- traffic congestion in the downtown area

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Wealthy people have always desired and wear precious stones because their beauty is lasting.

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Chef Octavia Farina took over Fratelli’s Restaurant ------- the previous chef left to open a new restaurant

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We depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water.

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It is advisable that (A) students, who (B) are not good at math, not require (C) to take advanced math in (D) high school.

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We didn't mean to exclude you! When Chad and I went out, we just _____________ the rest of the group, that's all.

When I _______ home last night, I _______ that Jane _______ a beautiful candlelight dinner.

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Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the swimming pool had to be shelved.

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None of you appear ________ it here at all. How about ________ to another club?

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HIB Investment Bank, ------- shareholders were passionate about getting a new CEO, has been going through some chaotic changes recently

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Zanzibar Hotel Group is ------- seeking qualified applicants to fill several positions in its public relations team

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The unexpected operating complexity was more serious than.......anticipated

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To remove strains from permanent press clothing, carefully soaking in cold water before washing with a regular detergent.

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The fans proposed that they ____ there when G-Dragon gets off the plane

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The main artists ------ paintings are being sold at the Garrett Gallery are Elaine Crick, Jason Chambers and Sylvia Webb

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Straight Theaters is proud to announce record earnings for the third quarter, far exceeding ------

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Ms. Walters was…………to make a presentation on how to increase revenue when I entered the room

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Low levels of profitability mean there is a lack of ____________ to undertake new investment

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The spendthrift has been ……… money out of his old parents

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It's pretty rare to have all my brothers and sisters under one _______, so it really does feel like a special occasion