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Nam was absent from class yesterday__________he felt sick.

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They've done their best within the _______________ of their capability.

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When I was young, I ________________ to be a pilot

The President _____ a speech, but in the end he _____ his mind.

With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _______ pressure now.

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“What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,” said the government staff to the reporter.

The ...................................... of those mountainous villages is the greatest achievement of this government.

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The movie has been put ____________ hold until the financial situation improves

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 We ____ to the hospital to visit Mike when he ____ to say that he was fine.

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It is ------ to bring sturdy boots to wear on the hike.

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Taste tests suggest that most people ------- Dairysmooth’s red-bean-flavored ice cream very appetizing

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I don’t really go in for winter sports very much.

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This is the village in________my family and I have lived for over 20 years.

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MKT Advertising, ------ for creating advertisements, often produces commercials that make a strong impression on viewers

The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls ________ in our school next semester.

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If you're lonely, you should go out and try to _____________ up a friendship with someone you like

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Supervisors -------- have questions about the new expense report process should contact the budget office for assistance

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Much of the coast has been ________________ by nuclear waste

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The public health infrastructure of this country is poorly prepared for the emerging disease problems of a rapidly changing world.

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Professor Phuong will go over the  use of the laboratory ------- with the  interns next week

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Mr. Chandling will cover any time-sensitive work ------- Mr. Tan is on vacation