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Frank always tries to finish his
work before everyone else. He is an ____________. |
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We chose the prettiest, best
behaved puppy. She was certainly ____________. |
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If Madge doesn't ____________, she
could lose her job. |
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Our new office was very expensive.
It cost ___________. |
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The IRS audit was extremely
thorough. They actually owe us money, which is ____________. |
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Don't ____________ and pay the bill
before it is due. |
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Isabelle finally had to
____________ her co-workers' accusations. |
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In today's economy, both husband
and wife must ____________ in order to meet their financial
obligations. |
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When our manager says we have to
complete the report by Friday, "or else", I think she
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Sigmund's donation to charity was
____________ compared to what was needed. |
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Frank always tries to finish his
work before everyone else. He is an
eager beaver. |
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We chose the prettiest, best
behaved puppy. She was certainly the
cream of the crop. |
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If Madge doesn't
shape up, she
could lose her job. |
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Our new office was very expensive.
It cost an arm and a leg. |
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The IRS audit was extremely
thorough. They actually owe us money, which is
one for the books. |
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Don't jump
the gun and pay the bill
before it is due. |
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Isabelle finally had to
face up to her co-workers' accusations. |
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In today's economy, both husband
and wife must bring home the bacon in order to meet their financial
obligations. |
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When our manager says we have to
complete the report by Friday, "or else", I think she
means business. |
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Sigmund's donation to charity was
a drop in the bucket compared to what was needed. |
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