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Ms. Wu was the ------- of the contest, and she may collect her prize next week.

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Woman liberated from child care can pursue their own interest.

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The efficiency of a machine is the _____________ between the energy it supplies and the energy put into it

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Without effective long-term protection, tigers could disappear from their natural __________within the next decade.

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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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Organic vegetables are considered healthier ____ their high price.

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The mountaineers who had been trapped by the avalanche were very lucky ________ by the rescue team within an hour

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Join us for dinner on Friday ------- Mr. Yi's promotion to Vice President of Marketing

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You need to -------a business plan before your loan application can be processed

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What makes Jocelyn so attractive for children is her extraordinary gift __________ imitating animals’ voices

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A large number of young people.................., into this city in search of better jobs

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In order to turn the deserts into fertile and ____________ land, engineers built an 800-mile canal

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You should _________ physical exercise regularly

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I found my new contact lensess trangely at first, but I got used to them in the end.

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By the time Mr. Grant retires from Wigler Inc. next year, he ------- the company for thirty-three years

It's hard work looking _______ three children all day.

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Tin Creek Corporation -------that its paper towels are the most absorbent on the market

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Everyone on the board of directors agree with the planned merger

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Contact Ms. Meyer if you would like a hard copy of the budget analysis ------- during the president's presentation

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I really like Sandy’s house; it is a _______

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Since we had a recent rate change, expect -------- next electricity bill to be slightly lower.