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By the time Clear Blaze Technology's word processing program goes on the market, software engineers ------ its remaining flaws

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One of the Japanese government’s major concerns is ________ a decline in the national population, so they are trying to encourage more couples ________ children

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She didn't mix with her ____________, preferring the company of older people

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I _________________ that you think that's funny. Well, I certainly don't

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Please contact Jen Davis in the HR Department if you have any questions regarding the new overtime and vacation ______

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There have been several in-depth and ____ talks on urbanization and its effects delivered in the university hall

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Chef Daniels impresses customers with ------- sophisticated entrées

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Would you like some more tea?________

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She plays the part of a tough, ____________ newspaper reporter.

I am ______ a lot of study pressure because I am now in my final year at the secondary school.

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Some operations may have to be halted unless more blood donors come forward to help.

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Great Outdoors is a nonprofit group that is committed to ________ camping trips for local children

My                    in the family is to dispose of the garbage.

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The old woman still recalls clearly ______ by her teacher when she was late on her first day at school

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…... near both the company’s new plant and headquarters, the company’s guest houses are very convenient

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I don’t know why you are doing that now. You know it _______ finished yesterday

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Wild animals use various methods to ward off predators and their natural enemies.

On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time. The landlady did not want to release the house any more so I had to_____ and only had one month to find a place. 

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Our project will ____________ to a halt if the CEO pulls his approval

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Not a cloud in the sky. It __________________ another warm day

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An ambitious person is committed to improve his or her status at work.