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After a great deal of questioning, he decided to come clean and tell the truth.

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The government has pledged ________________ the amount of chemicals used in food production

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From the distance, we could hear the sound of some dogs ________

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We tried to make a _______ of our situation, but it wasn’t funny

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When ---------- applied, Tilda’s Restorative Cream reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

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He couldn’t get a promotion due to his lack of _______ to pursue difficult tasks to the very end.

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We intend to ________ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one

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Mr. Thomas and Ms. Vasquez -------- to work together on the market research project

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The connection _______ the two victims was minimal.

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Many environmental analysts recommend that nations reduce their _________ on non-renewable energy sources

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The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.

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------- for press coverage of the music festival will receive official responses by June 30

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We would like to thank the Elog Foundation for its generous ______ to our charity fundraiser

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Additional information on _________ financial aid such as grants and scholarships can be obtained from career offices at each university

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Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.

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If you follow a balanced diet, you will have a healthy ______

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I know a nearby restaurant________has seafood

Our school is __________ because we have students from many countries.

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Every staff member require to be trained in security procedures to ensure the safety of customer’s private information

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Harbinson's Book Store has been London's leading  -------  of  books  and  magazines for more than 50 years

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My mother said she had gone to the market________