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