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Although most of the article was exaggerated, there was an _______ in what the journalist wrote about the company’s financial problems.

It’s a _______ to believe that working longer hours always leads to higher productivity.

Saying that “all teenagers are irresponsible” is a _______ and ignores individual differences.

Her explanation sounded strange but somehow it _______ and the police decided to investigate further.

When asked about his failures, he always _______ about “learning from mistakes,” which sounds insincere now.

Your prediction about the election results was absolutely _______.

When the investors refused to support the project, the company had to _______ and try a different strategy.

His decision to reject free healthcare completely _______ common sense.

The politician’s speech was so _______ that people left the room halfway through.

Her explanation of climate change was _______ and ignored important scientific data.

His claim that he finished the 300-page report in an hour was _______.

His speech about equality _______ with the audience, and they gave him a standing ovation.

Whenever I ask him why he missed the deadline, he always _______ the same excuse about being busy.