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Diane showed a complete disregard _______ her own safety.

for

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I was totally baffled ______ Tim's behaviour.

by

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You are perfectly capable ______ making your own bed, I would've thought!

of

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We walked on tiptoe ______ fear of being discovered.

for

15

This is one of the exceptions ______ the rule.

to

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The whole team was in a happy mood. SPIRITS

The whole team was in good/high spirits.

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Helen had great admiration ______ her history teacher.

for

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I was _______ the impression that you liked Indian food.

under

15

The minister stated that no real alternative ______ the plan existed.

to

15

Your performance this term contrasts very favourably _____last term's.

with

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The meeting will probably be cancelled. IN .............

In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.

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Speaking for my colleagues, I would like to thank you. On.................

behalf of my colleagues.....

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It was very good _____ you to help Dave with his homework.

of

20

The police tried to ______ the accident ______ Harry.

blame....on

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Could you please __________ smoking in the lecture hall.

refrain/abstain from

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However poor I was I wouldn't ____________ stealing.

resort to

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