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It’s not surprising such a _________________ painting sold for over ten million dollars

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In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.

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If a client leaves a voice message, we will return the --------- promptly within one business day.

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Under the new __________________, each worker must have a rest every two hours

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After she found out about his latest relapse with drugs, she decided it was best to leave him for good and all. 

I would rather ______ at than quarrel with him.

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Biologists have introduced a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species.

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The earliest substantial work in the field of artificial intelligence was ____ in the mid-20th century by the British logician and computer pioneer Alan Mathison Turing.

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Whenever my close friend has some troubles solving the thorny problems, I am willing to give him an arm.

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It is not a great surprise that they are getting divorced. Their marriage has been on the _________ for quite some time

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Hoang and Phong ____ football as they’re having class now

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Greg Owens, founder of multi-national Hermes Taxi Service, used to drive a taxi -------

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They stopped to take a rest because they _______________ long enough

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My friend acted as a tour guide as he was well ________ to the local lifestyles and tourist attractions there

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The local ____________ has remained deaf to all the objections to its proposals

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The latest polling shows increased public ------ for the stadium renovation project.

Right now, Jim _______ the newspaper and Kathy _______ dinner.

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I'm very disappointed in you. I didn't think you were the sort of person who would go ____ his word

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The longer Jane Hue worked in her new position, the more ------- she felt in carrying out her new duties

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Judging by my students, that obnoxious song is really starting to ________ on

In particular, family-oriented policies can contribute ______ the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 1 to 5 relating to doing away with poverty and hunger; ensuring healthy lives and promoting of well-being for all ages; ensuring educational opportunities throughout the lifespan and achieving gender equality.