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The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, measured 9.1 on the Richter scale, occurring on 26 December wiped out a large number of residential coastal areas.

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It is alleged that mothers and grandmothers spoil the children by______ their mistakes.

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Experts say that another outbreak of flu epidemic is on the cards

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Nobody could have predicted that the show would arouse so much interest and that over two hundred people_________away

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Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the _______.

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The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the psychological effects of using drugs.

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Only one of the people_______was qualified for the job

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With all due respect, I think your comments are_________.