In all probability, the merger between Peugeot PSA and Fiat Chrysler will lead to job losses. LIKELIHOOD There _____ the merger between Peugeot PSA and Fiat Chrysler will lead to job losses.
is a strong / a high / every | likelihood that
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"I was in the middle of washing my hair when you called me," she said. PROCESS She said _____ washing her hair when I called her.
(that) she had been | in the process of
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I didn't know that you were ill, otherwise I would have substituted for you. HAD I would have filled _____ , _____ that you were ill.
in for you, | had I known / if I had known
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They accused him of deceiving people into giving him their money. DECEPTION He was accused of _____ .
obtaining / getting / taking / stealing money from people | by deception
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Because he was not able to work as fast as the rest of the class, Patrick failed the test. PACE Patrick's failure to pass the test was due to his inability _____ the rest of the class.
to keep | pace with
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Although people thought they were superior to their rivals, they failed to turn their superiority into goals. EDGE They were _____ their rivals but failed to turn their superiority into goals.
thought to have | the edge over
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If Jack had let me use his car, I would have been able to go to the party. USE I would have been able to go to the party if Jack _____ of his car.
had offered me | the use of
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Trump or Obama? I don't like either politician, but Trump is not quite as bad. LESSER Trump or Obama? I don't like either politician, but Trump is _____ .
the lesser | of two evils.
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The CEO thinks he is a good negotiator, but he isn't. HALF The CEO is not _____ he thinks he is.
