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Increased pollution may account for climate change.

explain, justify

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His heart condition was brought on by his diet.

caused, provoked

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The teacher managed to get across how important it was to attend lectures.

make it understandable, obvious

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The detectives narrowed down the list of suspects to just two.

reduced

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Her parents talked her out of living in a rented flat.

persuaded not to do

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I dropped in to see Chris on my way home.

visit without an invitation

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Gary went to university but dropped out after a year.

not finish

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They used to be very good friends.I’m surprised to hear that they have fallen out.

argued

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We set off very early to avoid the traffic.

started a journey

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We went to the station with her to see her off.

say good-bye

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We wanted to go to the exhibition,but we were put off by the long queue.

discouraged

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Look at that boy on the bike riding with no hands. He’s just showing off.

Trying to impress others

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You can always rely on Pete. He’ll never let you down.

Disappoint

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The policeman told me to pull up and wait in my car.

stop the car

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I haven´t got round to doing it yet, but I will, I promise.

have time to do st

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The boss asked me to look into the complaints we had received.

investigate

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