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      The press has understated the extent of the problem. 
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      Our aim is to minimize the danger as far as possible. 
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      1. Her income is insufficient to support a family. 2. The prisoner was released because the police had insufficient proof of his guilt. 
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      1. The country is currently undergoing major political change. 2. He is undergoing surgery for a heart problem. 
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      The alleged crime. 
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      1. For the first time in months she could move freely. 2. Many people are afraid to speak freely to journalists. 3. I freely admit it was my fault. 
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      1. The orchestra was comprised of amateur and professional musicians. 2. Women comprise 15% of the police force. 3. Her family comprises two sons and a daughter. 
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      The air force began to deploy forward. 
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      1. the previous day/year. 2. the previous owner of the house. 
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      1. The teacher is alleged to have hit a student. 2. He alleged that Jones had been with the accused on the night of the murder. 
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      verb - 1. The two leaders posed for photographs outside the White House. / noun - 1. a relaxed pose. 2. She's not really interested in art, it's just a pose. 
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      1. I thought I’d never get rid of these weeds. 2. I’m rid of my debts at last. 
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      1. Carlos sneered at my attempts to put the tent up. 2. ‘You haven’t a chance of getting that job,’ he sneered. 
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      1. We waited until the crowds had dispersed. 2. Some seeds are dispersed by the wind. 
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      adj - My fingers and toes were numb with cold. / verb - The cold numbed her fingers. 
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