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9,027 questionsThe long-awaited match was called .......... at the last moment
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My father made me ......... at home.
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Life in the city is ........ expensive for most people.
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A good student should be inquisitive
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Henry likes to be involved in shady deals.
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Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home.
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The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities.
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He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
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The electricity supply in this community is erratic.
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Obi's behaviour is questionable
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Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity.
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The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.
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So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.
John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a
Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister
My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was
The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
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The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been
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The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that