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My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

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_____ as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created.

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The building _____ totally destroyed by the fire. All its neighbours are staying in hotels or with relatives.

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I made it quite clear that I had no ______ of selling the portrait.

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Amber is a hard, yellowish brown _____ from the resin of pine–trees that lived millions of years ago.

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The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received _____ support from the school administrators.

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My neighbour is _____ photographer; Let’s ask him for _____ advice about color film.

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Against all the ______, he won the national song contest and became quite well-known.