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She earns her living … selling insurance.

with

on

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Clean the surface thoroughly … a wire brush.

with

out

on

Mary told us that … now on,

she wouldn't be eating any meat.

from

by

since

She behaved … this way ever since the first attempt.

in

on

onto

… further details, write to this address.

For

To

By

I’m getting used to

managing … a car.

without

out

by

He almost bumped … me

as he rushed past.

into

out

with

All the roads … of the city were snowbound.

out

for

without

At some time … the weekend someone broke into the building.

during

on

without

If we are inviting you for an interview, you will receive a letter … 14 days.

within

for

out

She’s been a great help to me

… the past year.

over

by

from

If he needed help, his mother came rushing … the rescue.

to

since

on

Please let me know your decision … soon as possible.

as

than

by

It's a nice car, but it costs more … we want to pay.

than

within

on

… hearing the news of the air attack most foreigners headed for the border.

On

Without

With

These negotiations are the first step … reaching an agreement.

towards

to

into

You’ll get used to it … a while.

after

near

from

Let me know … advance if you are going to be late.

in

on

to

Once … a time you used to be able to leave your front door unlocked.

upon

as

within

Other students joined in the protest, and … long (=soon) there was a crowd of 200 or so.

before

back

for

I have never thought about it … now.

until

for

within

Then he added, "She'll probably take a nap … the sun goes down."

till

with

towards

Get 15% … on all summer dresses in the store.

off

of

from

Fill out this form before you pass … customs.

through

on

in

We would hear the birds singing

all … us.

around

to

in

Almost half their sales are now made … the Internet.

over

as

for

These toys are not suitable for children … five.

under

within

towards

Designer clothing was offered at wholesale prices and … .

below

behind

between

The jewels were locked away … the safe.

inside

behind

between

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The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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