With a _____ of satisfaction on his face, Keith received his degree from the principal.

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------- his application failed to include all necessary paperwork, Mr. Miller was not eligible for the position

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Rowena ______ for joy when she heard that she’d won the first prize

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After ------- interest in the Web site, Arcadian Apparel will follow up on targeting specific consumers with an ad campaign by mail

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Lan ______ English for more than a year but she can speak it very well

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------- registering for online banking is not required, we strongly recommend it to all of our customers

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The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in the 18th century.

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I dropped the idea like a(n) ____________ when the big boss said he didn't like it

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We ______________ the wedding invitations about three weeks ago

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Because of a mechanical failure in the production facility, Fizzy Bottlers will be closed    ------- further notice

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I ________ an interesting book at the moment. I will lend it to you when I _____________ it

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The researchers ------- tested different formulas until the desired results were achieved

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Kathy: “Thanks a lot for the lovely gift” – Jim: “………………………”              

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The head of our IT department ------- installing the telephones in the third floor offices last Friday

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Last year, the city ------- nearly 500 building permits to small-business owners

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Biologists have introduced a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species.

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The quality-control process will be revised due to the lager number of product flaws ------ reported

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The X250 heater achieves the desirable ------- without reaching especially high temperatures

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Should anyone need to ------ with Ms. De Sola, be sure to do so prior to today's meeting

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To do such a hard work________ so many people

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Children used to ______ their parents; now they are inclined to regard them as equals