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CAE Verb Collocations (come, gain, meet)

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  • One thing is to ______, but it's something else altogether to become wise.
    gain knowledge
  • Most young people do some sort of internship nowadays to ______ in the labour market.
    gain experience
  • It has recently _______ that the planet's temperatures keep rising despite our efforts.
    come to light
  • Despite being more expensive, organic foods are slowly _________ in the supermarkets.
    gaining ground
  • Johnny decided to _____ and admit that he cheated on the exam.
    come clean
  • The house renovation didn't _____________ and the city made the builder redo the work.
    meet requirements
  • Unless you have the correct password, you won't be able to _______ that website.
    gain access to
  • Due to its excellent marketing campaigns, Apple's supplies of its products never _____________
    meets demands
  • It wasn't until Alex started to live on his own that he ______________ the amount of work it takes to cook.
    gained an appreciation of
  • As we drove over the hill, the ocean ________ and it was breathtaking.
    came into view
  • Living in another country not only allows you to learn a new language, but it helps you _______ its culture too.
    gain an insight into
  • Without much thought, the teacher ______ that Mary must have had help.
    came to the conclusion
  • Pete doesn't care if he doesn't win, just as long as he doesn't ________.
    come last
  • Samuel L Jackson didn't ________________ as an actor until he was in his forties.
    gain recognition
  • Why do you give Lionel such important projects? You know he has a hard time _______________
    meeting a deadline
  • I don't know how the thieves managed to ___________ the building with the alarm system on.
    gain entry to