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The community ____________ is very good where I live. You always know that if you have a problem, you can go to a neighbour for help.
spirit
The city relies heavily on tourism, so everybody is placing their ____________ on a good summer this year.
hopes
I went to the council meeting with the _______________ of complaining about the new housing development, but I wasn’t given the chance to speak.
intention
If you suspect that an elderly or disabled neighbour is struggling to look after him- or herself, it might be a good idea to call your local ___________ services for advice.
social
Because the entrance isn’t at ground ________________ , access is difficult for those with restricted mobility.
level
We met to decide how to celebrate the town’s 500th anniversary, but to no ______________, as nobody could agree on what to do.
purpose
The outgoing mayor seemed ___________ on leaving his mark on the town, even suggesting that the main square should be named after him.
intent
A lot of elderly people are complaining that their social life has suffered since the local community __________ shut down.
centre
I’m tired of living at home with my parents. Sometime in the next year or so I’d like to move out and get a ___________ of my own.
place
We place great ____________ on conservation issues in the town, especially with regard to some of the older buildings in the town’s historic centre.
importance
It’s great that you’ve got a good job with a decent salary and excellent prospects. At last you’re going ______________!
places
You should try to involve yourself in community ____________ as much as possible, otherwise you’ll always be treated as an outsider.
life
Everybody is saying that the old hospital is going to be converted to an old people’s home, but I’d place my _________ on it being split up into flats.
bets
Mark Jenkins is the most influential businessman in town, and to all intents and _____________ is our second mayor.
purposes
The project started off slowly and was very disorganised, but gradually things began to ___________ into place.
fall
My tennis trophies take ___________ of place on my bookshelf. If anyone moves them, I get quite upset!
pride
