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The CEO of Star Records announced plans for aggressive expansion, saying the company will purchase ______ new properties in the next two years.

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Excel Energy Corporation's new online training program has ------- features and forum discussions for trainees

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We ...............................the herbs in the garden at present.

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With that loss, we gave ___________ to the team below us in the standings and found ourselves outside the playoff picture

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The sky is _______here in the countryside because there are no buildings to block the view

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________they are brothers, they do not look like.

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The software filters _______ internet sites whose content is not suitable for children

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Jeremy is a terrible snob; when he takes part in the debates of our Fine Arts Society, it is typical of him ________ the works of artists he hasn’t even heard about

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The organization has the authority to manage and regulate new and existing free trade agreements, to supervise world trade practices and to settle trade disputes among member states.

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After record profits, Golden Shamrock Jewelry’s stock price increased ------- our expectations

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 Tim is thinking of leaving his present job because his manager is always getting at him.

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With just one exception, the report says, each of the trees that was cut down __________ very expensive treatment for periods of up to ten years

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The palace is so heavy and massive that no redecoration can make it look like a little gracious villa. Even if we ________ it pink, which, of course, is out of the question

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Ms. Waston looks forward to ------ possible investment options at the November meeting

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Alex usually ____________ his homework at 8 p.m

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My brother's a ________ drinker, but I only have one or two beers.

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He warned that monthly employment figures ___________ around and people should focus on longer-term improvements.

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Thanks to the effective ------ of Drinkever’s first beverage, last month's product launch was a success

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------- its discounts for new customers, Teratran Phone’s service plans are considered inferior by many

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Though Sendark Agency’s travel insurance can be purchased over the phone, most of  --------- plans are bought online

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After eighteen years in business, Chu Home Health Services remains committed to customer ------