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I like to pride myself _____ my ability to concentrate.
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The unrest results _____ our politicians lack of seriousness about the situation.
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I think you need to allow _____ misunderstandings.
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Mark dreams _____ becoming a ballet dancer.
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Can I glance _____ that for a moment?
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The accountant charged him $400 _____ his advice.
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I base my conclusions _____ market research.
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Can you elaborate _____ the process?
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I can't deal _____ so much overtime.
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Chris attended _____ doing the grocery shopping.
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The instructor provided the students _____ a number of examples.
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I surprised Jane who was engrossed _____ watching TV.
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She guessed _____ the answer.
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I'm _____ Mayor Martini.
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The poor results stem _____ his lack of experience.
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His decision resulted _____ increased profits.
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She blames the lack of interest _____ the teacher's poor explanation.
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Peter was absorbed _____ reading his book.
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The judge exempted the young man _____ doing extra community service.
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She is _____ Peter to do his best.
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You should involve your children _____ physical activities.
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The exhibition is _____ the modern art gallery.
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The students are protesting _____ the invasion.
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Thomas boasted _____ his golfing ability.
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They concentrate their efforts _____ improving the infrastructure.
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I trust Bob _____ all of my financial information.
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I prefer roast potatoes _____ French fries.
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She subjected her daughter _____ swimming lessons.
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Ingratiate yourself _____ the headmaster and your life with be easy!
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The boss implicated Peter _____ the crime.
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I think you should apply yourself _____ getting a degree.
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The police suspect Agnes _____ breaking into the bank.
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I confided _____ Tom my desire to find a new job.
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The congressman met _____ strong opposition to his plan.
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He will suffer _____ studying too little.
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I confronted Vivian _____ the evidence.
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Let me appeal _____ you for your help in this matter.
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Do not tamper _____ this equipment.
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The children were expelled _____ school for their bad behavior.
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Please don't resort _____ violence.
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He applied glue _____ the board.
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My birthday coincides _____ a national holiday.
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Please refer _____ your notes.
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She's faced _____ working overtime this weekend.
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I'll see _____ those chores.
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Jacques resigned _____ his position.
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He complies _____ each and every order.
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Nancy refrains _____ smoking at work.
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He reacted poorly _____ the news.
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Professor Samson attributes this painting _____ Leonardo.
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