It can be a very  __________ surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead. 

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Market analysts forecast a  ______________  in profitability in the industry the next financial year.

Two-year postsecondary institutions were first established in the United States in the  _______ 20th century.

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Members of Ms. Darlington's team appreciated her  _________  and honest management approach.

You should go to your dentist for regular .................

Since he  .............. , I have heard nothing from him.

At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting  ___________ is followed.

I revised my views _____ comments from colleagues.

Chess, often ______ to as the Royal Game, is the oldest of all board games which do not contain an element of chance.

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The MHS wireless speaker not only works with smartphones _____________    is waterproof as well.

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Two items in Ms. Burke's order were out of stock, so her invoice was adjusted -----.

Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to ____ her studies instead.

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The Level Corporation continually  ___________  its strong reputation due to its focus on meeting customer requirements.

Mr. Henry was given a medal in ........... of his service to his country.

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Health Canada concluded that it had no ------ to the sale of food derived from our Innate biotech potatoes.

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Thanks to Ms. Perry’s tireless campaigning, education ___________   as the central issue of the city council election.

He decided to buy some chocolate kept in an_____ container for his father a _____ wa mother and a doll with__________ hair for his little sister.

A: How much is this car?

B: 15,000 dollars. My uncle paid for it by ....................

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The contractor has a fiffteen-percent ------ in business after advertising in the local newspaper.

The Heritage Education for Sustainable Development project aims ____ strengthening the linkage between culture and education for sustainable development.

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The price of organic foods is expected to rise _____________    over the next several years because of an increase in demand.