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It's a difficult task but I'm sure she will ........ to the challenge.
rise
We obviously have totally different views so shall we drop the ........?
subject
I'd like you all now to ........ attention on the arguments against the proposal.
focus
I tried to ........ her mind at rest that everything would be OK.
put
That dress looks expensive. It must have cost a ..........
fortune
His workers accused him of having double ........ . He had rules for the workers which didn't apply to the managers.
standards
I agree with you ........ principle but I'm not sure your idea would work in practice.
in (as a general idea or plan, although the details are not yet established)
The rebel soldiers ........ the bomb in the town centre.
planted
There's nothing wrong with me. I'm perfectly OK. Stop ........ a fuss.
making
We don't have any ........ evidence of government corruption but we strongly suspect someone is acting dishonestly.
firm
One day I hope to find work on a regular ........ instead of the odd day here and there.
basis
I'm sorry but I can't ........ the rules for you just because we are related. If I allowed you time off I'd have to do it for everyone.
bend
If anything goes wrong with the watch while it's ........ guarantee I can get my money back.
under
Many people feel something should be done to protect the ozone layer before things ........ a crisis.
reach
So, how does the accused ........ ? Guilty or not guilty? (to ........ innocent/guilty)
plead
I speak fluent German but my ........ language is English.
native
