1000 TRIOS Q1-25

1. He was afraid that his revolutionary proposals would ______ with strong opposition from hardliners.

2. The Chinese factories were operating non stop churning out shoes to ______ thedemand in Europe and the US.

3. With only 200 dollars a month, the family struggled to make ends ______.

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1. The birds build their nests in early September and begin to ______ their eggs two weeks later, always being on the lookout for predators.

2. The press speculated whether the new telecommunications company was going to ______ mm. cables on the seabed to improve the existing system.

3. One of my responsibilities at home is to ______ the table in the evening.

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1. It's irritating that they do nothing but ______ lies about our family. The whole village is about to believe their incredible stories.

2. Don't allow the educational system to restrict your thinking abilities. I urge you to ______ your wings and do things your way.

3. He opened the jar, took out some jam with his knife and ______ it evenly on the warm toast.

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1. Marijuana is not regarded as a _____ drug. That's why some countries are thinking of letting people use it, at least for medical purposes.

2. It's _____ to believe that there are no good people out there. I'm sure you can find some good-natured individuals in this area.

3. I'm trying to spare you learning things the _____ way. Follow my advice and you don't need to make mistakes.

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1. The latest ______ in The New York Times was not favourable. He felt the morac was underrated.

2. At the end of your first year at work we will ______ your salary and give you a company car.

3. The reclusive dictator showed up at a military parade to ______ his troops and show his defiant opponents he was still in power.

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1. Blankets and shelters were in ______ supply in the aftermath of the disaster.

2. Nobody in this business knew his real name. He was called Bill for ______.

3. She reacted angrily when her name hadn't been included on the ______ list in the job.

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1. Though the movie was widely ______ across the country, the sales were a disappointment for the studio.

2. For a woman to get ______ in the business world seems to be a tall order \v

predominantly male environment.

3. This web site was shut down soon after the Internet provider realized it ______ extreme views inciting violence.

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1. Holmes immediately spotted two ______ marks on the neck of the victim which

he thought might have been left by a snake of some kind.

2. Don't ______ the hand that feeds you. It was me who got you promoted and now, Ron, you're plotting behind my back. Shame on you!

3. 'Fred, can I have some of your apple?' 'Sure. Have a ______ '

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1. I'm absolutely ______ the horse will win the race. There's no doubt about it.

2. It came as a shock to her husband when she tested ______ for a sexually transmitted disease.

3. The guru stresses the power of ______ thinking in his lectures, saying it helps to overcome problems and reduce strain.

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1. Finally, they have decided to file a civil ______ against the corporation. The first hearing is due next week.

2. White doesn't ______ me. I prefer dark colours like brown and black.

3. If you asked me to arrive at 7, it would ______ me fine.

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