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Some of these young musicians are incredibly talented.

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Mr. Koizumi must complete the cost estimate before he ------- for the conference

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………….. did Jerome accept the job

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I’m afraid I must ask you both what ____________ yesterday at 10:20 p.m

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Because of her back injury, Susan will have to stay at home for an ------- three weeks

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Each trainee is ________ a mentor who will help them learn more about the job

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The interest rate on my credit card is ________________ 25.5% APR

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Rising gas prices are cutting into our profits, so we ------- to look for alternative delivery methods

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His idea helped pave the way for the growth in the company’s revenues.

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Author Daniel Aiduk ------- gives talks at national writing conferences

Bill Gates was ___ middle child of William H. Gates II, ___ prominent Seattle lawyer, and Mary Gates, who worked as ___ teacher before she had children.

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You worked hard this semester, and straight A's are the fruits of your _______

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The used coffee grounds should be disposed of at the end of ------- business day

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Please remind the presenters that the ------- of the talk should not exceed the 45-minute time limit

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His computer,_______mouse doesn't work, cannot be used now

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I’m sorry. Lan is busy now. She ____ her document on the second floor

In the 19th century, it _______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.

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If he __________ here now, I __________ my present to him directly

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With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too much time on it?

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The NatureServe Network empowers people to sustain ____ by making sure everyone has access to the knowledge of our shared lands and waters.

Her husband is a real jerk. How does she ______ him?