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She's an excellent musician but she hasn't ____ her full potential yet.
reached/realized/achieved
Everyone agreed that the police had ____ their authority by randomly stopping and searching people in the street.
exceeded
I really wish that I had _____ the chance to travel when I was younger.
grabbed/had/been given
By ____ a better understanding of the cause of the disease, we may have a chance of finding a cure.
gaining/getting
I'm not sure whether to study law or _____ my true feelings and pursue a career in the theater.
follow
I'm prepared to ______ any opportunity to help me get a good, well-paid job.
grasp/take
The expedition team _____ serious problems when two of its members were injured.
encountered/faced
The minister promised he would reduce crime and unemployment but we all ______ his word.
doubted
I don't think we can _____ these figures until we've done our own research.
trust/believe
Initial reports confirm that the military has ____ control of the television station.
taken/seized/gotten
Fortunately, Tim _______ his ambition of becoming a professional footballer.
realized/achieved
John's remarkable performance in 'Romeo and Juliet' ______ all our expectations.
exceeded
When Susie asked me if I wanted to go to the concert, I naturally _____ at the invitation.
grabbed/jumped
We managed to break the user's password but ______ access to his personal files was more diffucult than we had anticipated.
gaining
I've never been much of a leader, preferring to _____ the crowd and do whatever I'm told.
follow/join
At first, we failed to ______ the significance of what he was saying to us.
grasp
