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Internal ___________ engines are the most widely used power-generating devices currently in existence

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My uncle tries to spend time playing with his children _______ he is very busy

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The coach kept her players on a ____________leash throughout the year

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The earthquake caused great devastation in California.

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The first time I went swimming in deep waters, I sank to the bottom like a rock. _____ I’ve learned to stay afloat, I feel better about the water, but I still can’t swim well

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The curriculum at this public school is as good _______ of any private school.

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I have left my book in _______ kitchen and I would like you to get it for me

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_______ the film’s director, Ben Affleck, was famously left off the 85th Oscar’s Best Director list of nominees surprised everyone.

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It has been a really bad journey, but I think the ____ is behind us

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She’d save money if she bought that old jeans, _____?

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It seemed that you had failed the examination, _______?

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The ex-champion was hit so hard that it took him five minutes to___________

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As we (cross)_____ the street, we (see)_____ the accident.

The company announced plans to------- its corporate name to BATEL, Inc. for marketing and commercial purposes.

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Don’t read too much ____ her leaving so suddenly –she probably just had a train to catch

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Did she get the better of you in the argument ?

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He has established a close ________ with an older member of his family

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Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one ____the most.

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____________ is an intelligent boy _______________ he can solve all different exercises given by his teacher

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For centuries, people have been challenged by the mysteries that lie beneath the ocean, however, today’s __________ has overcome many of the challenges of the depth by using modern devices.

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The Venice carnival dated back____ the Middle Ages