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Over the years, he managed to ______ a large collection of rare books.
accumulate
She had an _____ for success, always striving to achieve more in her career.
insatiable desire
That old watch may not be worth much, but it holds great _____ for me because it was a gift from my grandfather.
sentimental value
He didn’t want to _____ to work with such a talented team, even though it meant relocating to a new city.
pass up an opportunity
The artist was a _____ talent, showing great potential in her early works.
budding
He didn’t really _____ the idea of working from home, believing that office work was more productive.
buy into
After losing his job, he fell into a _____, with his mental health and finances both deteriorating rapidly.
downward spiral
What started as a minor disagreement quickly escalated into a _____ argument between the two colleagues.
full-blown
The special effects in the movie were absolutely _____, leaving the audience in awe.
mind-blowing
Her exceptional performance in the competition _____ for future contestants, making it difficult for others to match.
set the bar
_____ the company is planning a major merger with a competitor later this year.
The rumour's going round that
The new software update will _____ for users who have been asking for improved security features.
tick a box
His vision of a _____ society where everyone lives in harmony and peace seemed unrealistic to most people.
utopian
Despite her qualifications and experience, she felt the _____ was preventing her from advancing to higher leadership positions in the company.
glass ceiling
The new manager was hired to _____ fresh ideas and improve the company’s performance.
bring in
After years of preparation, she was finally ready to _____ her journey to start a new business in a foreign country.
embark upon
