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I had never believed ____ ghosts until I stayed at a mysterious old house in the country.

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Where will I find the money to pay ____ a new suit?

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I'd just like to thank you____ your help. I couldn't have managed without you.

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After weeks of discussion they've finally decided ____ the new colour scheme for the staff canteen.

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She's never been very ____ going to meetings so I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't turn up.

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They built nuclear power stations so as not to be dependent ____ coal as their main source of energy.

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Some guests have objected ____ having to pay extra to use the swimming pool. I'm not surprised they're annoyed!

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The jury found him guilty ____ robbing the bank.

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The waste paper bin was full ____ crumpled sheets of paper.

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The policeman accused him ____ breaking into the house, but he said he could prove he had been somewhre else.

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With less money coming, we'll have to economise ____ food and other necessities.

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Some chemicals are harmful ____ the environment because they kill beneficial insects.

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He might come. It will depend ____ how he feels.

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We had security men on the door to prevent unwanted guests ____ getting into the party.

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I've sent her a card to congratulate her ____ passing her test.

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This design differs slightly ____ the first one I showed you.

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She resigned ____ her job after she was offered another with more responsibility and a higher salary.

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You must concentrate ____ the road when you're driving.

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She's not really suitable ____ this job. We wanted someone with more experience.

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Could you add this up for me? I'm not very good ____ maths.

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She was so proud ____ her nephew's achievement that she couldn't stop talking about it.

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She's much better ____ driving than he is.

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We're totally opposed ____ the road-widening scheme and will fight it all the way.

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The surgeon operated____ her immediaterly and saved her life.

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The bank wouldn't lend me the money so I had to borrow it ____ my parents.

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After taking a general course she decided to specialise ____ tropical medicine.

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They managed to escape ____ prison by bribing a guard.

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I'm a bit short ____money at the moment so could you pay?

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I can recognise faces but I'm terrible ____ remembering names!

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Army helicopters were brought in to help search ____ the missing children.

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After weeks of preparation the hall is nearly ready____ the grand opening.

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We try to eat food which is typical ____ the region in which we are travelling.

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They were suspicious ____strangers so they kept following us around and watching what we were doing.

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They won't be satisfied ____ just a small party! They'll want to invite every single one of their friends!

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He sleeps with the light on because he's afraid ____ the dark.

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This is not really relevant ____ our discussion so can we get back to the main point of the meeting?

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I dont think I'll ever forgive her ____ making me look such a fool in front of all those people.

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He got very annoyed and insisted ____ seeing the manager.

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This computer is capable ____ producing sophisticated graphics.

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I feel really sorry ____ her because she has to do all the work while the others go out and enjoy themselves.

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The test I took consisted ____ two written papers and an interview.

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He's the person in charge. I blame him ____the mix-up.

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That coat belongs ____Andrew and this is Ricky's.

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I've kept the luggage label as a souvenir to remind me ____ the wonderful holiday we had.

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He got tired ____ hearing the same old excuses, day after day.

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The town is especially famous ____ its elegant architecture.

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I must hurry or I'll be late____work.

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I felt very ashamed ____ making such a stupid mistake.

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She wrote a letter apologising ____all the trouble she had caused and asking him to forgive her.

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I decided to retire ____my job early even though it meant I wouldn't get such a good pension.

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Who is responsible ____ writing those words on the wall.

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After trying for an hour I finally succeeded ____ starting the car.

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She wouldn't tell her father because she was terrified ____ what he might do if he lost his temper.

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It took some time to get accustomed____ the slower pace of life in he country after the frantic atmosphere of the town.

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You can rely ____ Frances to keep you up to date with all the latest gossip.

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Let's hope ____ the best. You never know - the weather might clear up.

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From the way she spoke you could tell that she didn't approve ____ the arrangements for the wedding.

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It will take her weeks to recover ____ such a major operation so she won't be back at work for some time.

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This incident is very similar ____ what happened yesterday except that it was later on in the day.

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Are you aware ____ any reason why he should be late?

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I suffer ____ backache so I have to go to a physiotherapist once a week.

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Be careful what you say to Scott. He's very sensitive____criticism and sulks for days.

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She was jealous ____ her friend because she had a beter dress.

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Because of the flu epidemic many staff were absent____ work

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