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Ann hoped __________ to join the private club. She could make important business contacts there

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Some commuters were late because of the weather, but the road closures affected an even  --------- number

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During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.

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My grandmother is fond of raising her voice to make a lovely tune because her hobby is _____

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_____________ and originality are more important than technical skill

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The Delmar Highway Department ------- an online list of current road closures

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 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting

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------- he is now retired, Mr. Matilla is able to pursue his hobby of woodworking

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About 40% of patients ______ come to the Dearfield Emergency Room have only minor injuries

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I will be very happy if you can play _______ piano at my birthday party.

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 Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.

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Authorities should warn people against ________ hazardous foods containing additives

Activities include workshops and conferences, radio and television programmes, newspaper articles and cultural programmes highlighting relevant ______.

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The little girl was acting ________________, so her mother took her out of the restaurant

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We need to get ______ paperwork from him before the end of the fiscal year

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Please ------- daily spending records, since online balance statements may not reflect recent account activity

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_______, everyone showed up on time at the year-end party last night

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Even after yesterday's _________________, the shares remain more than 40% below their peak a year ago.

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The church is over 200 years old. Our class visited it last summer.

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Unless she ________________ extra, she will not complete the work

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Neither of the restaurants we went to _______________ expensive