Use
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English
(Phrasal verbs)
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I spoke to James today. He was asking … you.
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Our company always tries to keep … with new technologies.
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Your English is coming ... really well.
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Children will dress … too and ask for candy.
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The flames lit … the sky.
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You entertain your friends by showing … your talents.
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Ann really takes … her mother. They have almost the same face.
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We ended … having to postpone our vacation.
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If they offend again, lock them up and throw … the key.
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I think she's fallen … with her boyfriend.
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But as the weeks went …, we forgot the whole matter.
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We also hold … to the old things that work well.
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Don’t just walk … when I’m trying to talk to you!
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Rising population and overcrowding add … to a real crisis.
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Take advice to insure yourself … being misled.
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Someone broke … my car and stole the radio.
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Don't miss … on the fantastic bargains in our summer sale.
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Note … the main points you want to include in your essay.
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He was too frightened to own … to his mistake.
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Gabby wondered how Jane put … with problems.
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The police might be looking … the criminals in Rome now.
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They ran … of money and had to abandon the project.
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My boots are beginning to wear … . I’d like to buy a new pair.
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Considering the price, you could keep … giving this gift.
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I’m looking … to hearing from you soon.
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forward
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Don’t be afraid to branch … and try something new.
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Sorry, I interrupted you. Please carry ... .
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I have to do … meat during the journey. It can be the most difficult.
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The church dates … the 13th century.
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Tom preferred hanging … in night clubs.
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My parents had planned to move … a small house when we grew up.
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She couldn’t stop crying when she found ... about the recognition.
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She gave … her job and started writing poetry.
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Everyone tries to improve … past performances and learn from mistakes.
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The angry cat lashed … and scratched the girl on the arm four times.
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The cars were lined … for the start of the race some minutes ago.
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After the phone had rung twice, Tom picked it … and said hello.
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The cat under the car pulled … the departure. Nobody could drive.
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She set … her own record company. Her business had success.
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When the start signal is set …, the race begins.
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