DUO 475 Flashcards
1 The individual is the fundamental element of a community.
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2 Any apartment will do as long as the rent is reasonable.
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3 The structure of brain is complicated.
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4 Under the circumstances, bankruptcy is inevitable.
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5 As the proverb goes,” The end justifies the means.”
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6 First of all, lean the formula by heart.
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7 The spectators were moved by her graceful performance.
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8 It is (high) time (that) you went to bed. Turn off the radio.
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9 Housewives may well complain about their daily routine.
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10 The theme of his essay was obscure.
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11 The canal connects the Atlantic with the Pacific.
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12 The artificial satellite was launched into orbit.
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13 One cannot emphasize too much the importance of welfare.
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14 The attendant is good at flattery.
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15 Violent crime spread into the suburbs.
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16 Sooner or later, the hostages will be released.
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17 These days, the motive for marriage is not necessarily pure.
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18 The naughty boy got lost and looked around.
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19 Nowadays, commuters take traffic jams for granted.
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20 My ex-boyfriend was brought up in Portugal.
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21 The specialist predicts international tension will build up.
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22 It goes without saying that the ideology is behind the times.
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23 The statesman barely coped with the intricate issue.
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24 He leaped over the shallow ditch.
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25 We estimated the losses as exactly as possible.
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26 His comment was concise and to the point.
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27 Between ourselves, the fat ugly witch is on a diet.
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28 How about going for a walk ? Why not ? I’d be glad to.
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29 The atomic bomb is a grave threat to mankind.
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30 Equality is guaranteed by the Constitution.
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31 The budget was narrowly approved by Congress.
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32 The obsolete regime is about to collapse.
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33 The initial symptoms of the disease are fever and sore throat.
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34 The questionnaires were distributed at random.
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35 The chairman rejected his absurd proposal.
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36 These data are anything but accurate.
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37 Fossil fuels are abundant in the vast continent.
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38 Military discipline is literally rigid.
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39 Stock investments do not always yield profit.
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40 The deficit has been diminishing little by little.
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41 The hypothesis is based on the thorough experiments.
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42 A humid climate is characteristic of the peninsula.
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43 His niece is attractive and mature for her age.
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44 His constant insults aroused my anger.
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45 The audience was impressed by his profound lecture.
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46 The passive man seldom, if ever, expresses himself.
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47 The province is rich in mineral resources.
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48 “Natto” smells awful, but tastes delicious.
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49 Human beings are emotional creatures, so to speak.
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50 The traitor was deprived of his citizenship.
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51 The candidate was disappointed at the outcome of the election.
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52 They say the landlord used to be well off.
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53 The representative was absent from the annual conference.
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54 The burglar is used to staying up late.
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55 His assistant examined the pile of papers over and over again.
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56 Our conversation was interrupted by his sneezes.
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57 This chart illustrates the function of the ozone layer.
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58 All of a sudden, the ban went up in flames.
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59 Everybody took a hostile attitude toward illegal aliens.
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60 The remedy will do you good overnight.
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61 The stout man got into a cab in haste.
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62 Why don’t you pull up and take a rest for a while?
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63 The patriot sticks to his moral principles.
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64 He has an extraordinary faculty for mathematics.
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65 We skipped his turn on purpose.
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66 Keep in mind that youth is not eternal.
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67 She poured her passion into her kids as much as she could.
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68 Get in touch with your agent right away.
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69 Scores of people gathered in front of the Royal Palace.
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70 We should have paid attention to the announcement.
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71 We ran out of gas at the way to the theater.
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72 By the way, do you have any spare batteries ?
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73 The minute particles hardly visible to the naked eye.
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74 His nephew was absorbed in the splendid fireworks.
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75 His son-in-law was transferred to an overseas branch.
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76 The volcano erupts at regular intervals.
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77 The ambulance broke down in the middle of the avenue.
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78 None of us could arrive at the harbor on time.
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79 He sacrificed his outstanding career to retain his dignity.
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80 The humble man is getting along with his neighbors.
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81 His expenses exceed his income by far.
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82 This medicine will cure your headache immediately.
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83 The castle was transformed into a marvelous museum.
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84 Many species of insects are on the verge of extinction.
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85 These tools are badly in need of repair.
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86 This metal is free from rust.
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87 I put my gloves on inside out by mistake.
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88 Take off your fur, and make yourself at home.
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89 The expert analyzed the statistics in detail.
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90 The perspective for the defense program is dismal.
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91 You ought to think over whether the premise is valid or not.
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92 Such a ridiculous superstition no longer exists.
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93 The detective took down his oral testimony on the spot.
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94 His relatives were convinced of his innocence.
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95 The more stubborn you are, the more isolated you become.
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96 The knight is not so much brave as reckless.
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97 The ladder was covered with mud.
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98 A number of people were plunged into distress by the news.
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99 The linguist is fluent in the queer dialect.
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100 A revised edition of the encyclopedia was published.
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101 The playwright cherishes the vivid memories of his childhood.
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102 The infant has been exposed to radioactive rays.
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103 Hunting game is forbidden in this tranquil woods.
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104 As usual, his thoughts were extremely academic.
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105 The residents were curious about other people’s business.
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106 At first, the trainees were awkward in his company.
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107 My sixty-year-old aunt inherited the huge estate.
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108 Her cheeks began to glow with shame.
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109 The cargo plane has vanished without trace in the Mediterranean.
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110 Eventually, the cruel man was sentenced to jail.
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111 My favorite pastime is strolling along the shore.
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112 The stream winds through the meadow.
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113 The negotiations stepped into a crucial phase.
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114 Permanent peace is nothing but an illusion.
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115 In spite of our congratulations, he frowned and turned away.
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116 The orphan wept with grief over his misfortune.
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117 That dispute has been settled once and for all.
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118 The shy boy blushed at her compliment.
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119 The aggressive man urged me to sign the contract.
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120 The expedition has postponed its departure to the Antarctic.
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121 From an objective viewpoint, his argument was far from rational.
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122 He is second to none when it comes to finding fault with others.
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123 Hold on tight, otherwise you’ll fall off.
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124 Because of the famine, the cattle starved to death.
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125 His thesis leaves nothing to be desired.
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126 The priceless china shattered into fragments.
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127 I would rather kill myself than reconcile myself to my fate.
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128 The bullet penetrated his chest.
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129 To tell the truth, the widow suffered from stomach cancer.
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130 The organization plays a positive role in preserving wildlife.
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131 He leaned against the pillar and gazed at the statue of liberty.
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132 No sooner had I sat back and relaxed than the phone rang.
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133 The wicked man is scared of heights.
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134 Be sure to fill out the registration form in person.
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135 My sponsor was willing to agree to my suggestion.
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136 The novelist is pretty popular among our generation.
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137 Dozen people were injured in the terrible accident.
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138 Confirm your reservation in advance.
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139 The clumsy man envied her unusual talent.
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140 The power plant supplies the remote county with electricity.
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141 Subway fares will be raised as of April lst, 1999.
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142 Nevertheless, the topic is worth discussing,
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143 Utilizing solar energy is vital for the future.
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144 How long does it take to get to Vienna on foot ? he inquired.
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145 The author translated the fairy tale into our mother tongue.
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146 Not a few people declined the invitation to the reception.
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147 The enemy’s attack ceased at dawn.
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148 The spokesman explained the contents of the treaty to the press.
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149 Her plain clothes were not appropriate for the occasion.
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150 Needless to say, the rescued refugees were longing for freedom.
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151 After decades of civil war, order was restored.
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152 His secretary denied leaking out the information.
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153 Our prospects for victory are excellent at the moment.
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154 The institution was established in the late 1960s.
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155 The decay of the shrine is due, in part, to acid rain.
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156 Put this stuff away at once, she yelled in a rage.
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157 He was too upset to distinguish vice from virtue.
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158 A couple of flights were delayed on account of the earthquake.
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159 Her charm is beyond description !the artist exclaimed.
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160 The professor is familiar with contemporary literature.
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161 Reporters don’t hesitate to intrude on one’s privacy.
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162 Efficient machinery replaced manual labor.
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163 The tragedy must be remembered so as not to be repeated.
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164 A skilled mechanic earns decent wages.
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165 The government undertook a drastic reform of Parliament.
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166 Above all, logic requires precise definitions.
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167 To begin with, the funds are not sufficient for running a grocery.
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168 The staff exchanged opinions in the meeting.
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169 Japan imports various raw materials from abroad.
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170 The freight was insured against all risks.
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171 The tourists were fascinated with the exquisite scenery.
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172 The following passage was quoted from a well-known fable.
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173 Despite adversity, the architect achieved worldwide fame
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174 His invention is superior to conventional equipment.
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175 The blind nurse devoted herself to caring for the elderly.
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176 The maid was dead tired of her household chores.
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177 The greedy man was by no means satisfied with the reward.
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178 The evidence corresponds to his previous statement.
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179 The vague rumor proved to be false.
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180 This chapter will focus on the riddles of the planet.
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181 The other day, something horrible happened in the busy square.
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182 Twins, as a rule, have a lot in common.
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183 All at once the bride burst into laughter.
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184 The generous dentist contributed some two billion N.T. to charity.
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185 Some developing countries are faced with financial crises.
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186 As it is, ordinary people cannot afford to possess such luxuries.
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187 The explosion reduced the facilities to ruins.
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188 The monarch is supposed to attend the funeral.
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189 I caught a glimpse of the phantom sitting behind the wheel.
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190 That very tune reminded me of my adolescence.
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