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According to received wisdom, ________________ to low level radioactivity is harmless

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It's _________________ to blame video games for violent behavior in young men.

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I am so tired that I can’t ______ what you are saying

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The building work was ________________ by a local contractor

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“What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,” said the government staff to the reporter.

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Once I had recovered from my injury, I _____________ myself to training for the marathon again.

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We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time.

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The use of credit cards in place of cash ______ increased rapidly in recently years

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I know that Rupert dislikes ________ so I was sorry ________ that he had been kidnapped by three masked gunmen in a helicopter

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Vantage Automotive Design has recently ------- with the Pallax Company

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I don't think she is a vicious person by ___________—growing up in an abusive household just took a toll on her

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You will find the manual very helpful ------ any problems you encounter when you first use the software

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Contract negotiations are now close ------- to completion to sign the deal by Thursday

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You are late. If you _______ a few minutes earlier, you _______ him

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I __________________ your brother this afternoon at Green Street

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If Presley was considered a controversial and a rebellious ____, it just made him more popular with young listeners

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_____________ and originality are more important than technical skill

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Having finished her homework, _______

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Doctors say that children need to increase their _____________ of fruit and vegetables

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Love and relationships will always be a topic of universal interest.

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August is the month __________ I always give my birthday parties