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Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price was astronomical.

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She has worked as a secretary ________ she graduated from college.

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Mr. Pike would scarcely keep track of his business by cell phone when he was in his one-month traveling, ______?

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Every means ______ tried but without much result.

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All the children have gone ________ mumps.

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“How would you like your coffee?” – “______.”

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After months of searching I finally _____ to land a job as an accountant in an insurance company.

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Some major causes of ocean pollution include oil spills, toxic waste and hazardous materials _____ into the ocean.