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That accounts _____ his success.
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Students benefit _____ listening to news reports on the radio.
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My daughter specializes _____ teaching physics.
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His mother accused him _____ eating the entire cake.
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Tom congratulated Lisa _____ getting her diploma.
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The boy confessed _____ stealing the apple.
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The officer charged Mr Smith _____ blackmail.
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I'm afraid I confused you _____ someone else.
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I insist _____ Peter's studying every day for two hours.
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Congress earmarked $6 million _____ safety improvements.
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The police barred Peter _____ the shopping mall.
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Jane succeed _____ getting a new job.
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Johnson was convicted _____ armed robbery.
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Let me pay _____ Tom.
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I'm concerned _____ your grades.
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We insured our house _____ storm damage.
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Anna decided _____ her goals.
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He derived the meaning _____ the context of the sentence.
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He doesn't care _____ playing golf.
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Our cheese differs _____ our competitor's cheese because of its superior quality.
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I'm resigned _____ not having any success in that field.
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The room was cluttered _____ paper.
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I'd like to discuss our next conference _____ the boss.
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She committed herself _____ finding a new job.
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I've decided _____ get a new job.
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I am _____ the new regulation.
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Your good marks count _____ 50% of your grade.
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I marvel _____ your math abilities.
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Please distract Tim _____ the television.
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The boys argued _____ which bus to take.
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Susan associates chocolate _____ childhood.
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I'm going to devote myself _____ playing the piano after I retire.
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I answer _____ Ms Smith.
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We depend _____ our customers' suggestions.
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He pleaded _____ the teacher to give him one more chance.
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Please deter your children _____ walking across busy avenues.
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I blame Janet _____ the broken pottery.
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Peter reminded me _____ Tom.
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She is worried _____ her exams.
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Jackson apologized _____ his rude behavior.
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My mom hinted _____ my present.
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I'm afraid he can't distinguish a British accent _____ an Irish accent.
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I referred Ken _____ Doctor Jones.
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The car collided _____ a truck and blocked traffic.
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The mother imposed severe restrictions _____ her daughter.
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My closet is crammed _____ dirty clothes!
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The students protested _____ the invasion.
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Jack has barred Jennifer _____ visiting his daughter.
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I acquainted Mary _____ French cuisine.
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Peter packed his case _____ extra brochures.
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