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Please be advised that construction work is scheduled to begin _________   early November, weather permitting.

I didn't ____ out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.

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The Browns are both unemployed. With their six children they must be in a tight corner these day.

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In contrast to the ______________   outside, the inside of Taft's Bakery was warm and welcoming.

This cloth .............. very thin.

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The reduction in demand _________   the past four months is filtering through to businesses and hurting the rest of the economy.

Don't worry! Our new product will keep your bathroom clean and ..................

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Due to the  ____________  demand for our services, we will no longer be able to accept new orders.

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Because of  ___________  fuel costs, some people are choosing to stay home for the summer vacation rather than drive to tourist sites.

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The Zans Corporation  _____________  manufacturing all of its luxury wallets and footwear domestically next year.

Comes from the phrase ‘shah mat’, (5)______ ‘the king is dead’

Today,  most community colleges offer technical, vocational, preprofessional, and adult-education programs in addition to  _______ academic programs. 

The origins of chess are uncertain, ______ there are a number of legends regarding its invention. In fact, chess almost certainly originated in India in the sixth or seventh century AD.

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He is only sixteen, _______, he is not old enough to drive a car.

In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a  ___________ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family.

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I  ...................... to her party last night.

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This is the shortest way to the city center ________ it is not the only way.

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Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.

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I lost my pen. I have looked ........ it for all morning.

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To safeguard your family against foodborne illnesses, make sure you  ___________  wash utensils after use, especially if they have come into contact with raw meat, fish or poultry.

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The company plans on  _____________  the salespeople for the expenses they incurred while attending the conference.