We ____ the kittens carefully and sold them for a good profit.

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I found myself forcing ________ tears during the play because the acting was just so good

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------- the new computers are arriving next week, no plans have been made to dispose of the old ones

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Prethart Tool Company has created a more    ------- drill than its previous models

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He came in for a lot of critism for the remarks he made in a television show.

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- Daisy: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" - Mary: "________"

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Ms. Wu was the ------ of the contest, and she may collect her prize next week.

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The company________I worked is developing rapidly.

I’m feeling a bit _______ the weather, I think I’m getting a cold.

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He ________ a cigarette and _________ to the window

Picasso, ______ works inspired many artists, lived until he was a ripe old age.

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_______ by the audience’s positive reaction to its music, the Gary Jones played well past midnight

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The company provides much valued information on their products  on the net  ------- that customers may make decisions more easily

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Why are you putting on your coat? You ________________out?

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Let’s collect and ______ warm clothes to homeless children in our city

When planning began in 1989, Prof. Piero Pierotti called the rescue effort “irresponsible .......................” that would put the tower at risk.

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I think Mr. John is on the level because he always tells the truth and never tries to deceive others.

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The deadline for this month's articles for Fame Magazine has been ------- to August 30

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In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.

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The start of my presentation did not go as I had hoped, but I had to just _____________ ahead and keep talking

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The children are old enough to _______________ themselves