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If you own up to breaking the vase, you won't be in as much trouble. empezar lección
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If you own up to breaking the vase, you won't be in as much trouble.
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We were saddened to hear that the old neighborhood cat had passed away peacefully. empezar lección
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We were saddened to hear that the old neighborhood cat had passed away peacefully.
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I promise to pay back the money you lent me by the end of the month. empezar lección
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I promise to pay back the money you lent me by the end of the month.
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Let's pencil in a quick meeting for Monday morning, but we can confirm later. empezar lección
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Let's pencil in a quick meeting for Monday morning, but we can confirm later.
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Did you pick up on the tension between the two colleagues during the meeting? empezar lección
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Did you pick up on the tension between the two colleagues during the meeting?
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The company tried to plaster over the scandal with a superficial apology. empezar lección
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The company tried to plaster over the scandal with a superficial apology.
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The guide stopped the bus to point out the rare birds nesting in the trees. empezar lección
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The guide stopped the bus to point out the rare birds nesting in the trees.
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Despite the severity of his illness, we are confident he will pull through. empezar lección
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Despite the severity of his illness, we are confident he will pull through.
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She was the first person to put forward a convincing solution to the logistical problem. empezar lección
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She was the first person to put forward a convincing solution to the logistical problem.
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We cannot rule out the possibility that the fire was started deliberately. empezar lección
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We cannot rule out the possibility that the fire was started deliberately.
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Before the meeting, let's quickly run through the main points of the presentation. empezar lección
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Before the meeting, let's quickly run through the main points of the presentation.
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He was very lucky to scrap through his final exams with the lowest possible passing grade. empezar lección
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He was very lucky to scrap through his final exams with the lowest possible passing grade.
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Don't worry about the mess; I will see to cleaning the kitchen later. empezar lección
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Don't worry about the mess; I will see to cleaning the kitchen later.
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We gathered at the station to send off our friends who were moving abroad. empezar lección
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We gathered at the station to send off our friends who were moving abroad.
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The unexpected delay will set back the project by at least two weeks. empezar lección
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The unexpected delay will set back the project by at least two weeks.
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The struggling company needed new investment to shore up its finances. empezar lección
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The struggling company needed new investment to shore up its finances.
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The manager offered to show the new interns round the office on their first day. empezar lección
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The manager offered to show the new interns round the office on their first day.
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The shocking news took a long time to fully sink in (be understood). empezar lección
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The shocking news took a long time to fully sink in (be understood).
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We need to sort out a plan for the delivery logistics before the end of the week. empezar lección
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We need to sort out a plan for the delivery logistics before the end of the week.
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The rescue helicopter was asked to stand by in case of an emergency. empezar lección
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The rescue helicopter was asked to stand by in case of an emergency.
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The design was completely wrong, so we had to start over from scratch. empezar lección
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The design was completely wrong, so we had to start over from scratch.
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While waiting, she managed to strike up a conversation with the person next to her. empezar lección
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While waiting, she managed to strike up a conversation with the person next to her.
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The new clothing line is expected to really take off among young consumers. empezar lección
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The new clothing line is expected to really take off among young consumers.
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We can only take on three new projects this quarter due to limited resources. empezar lección
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We can only take on three new projects this quarter due to limited resources.
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The student was suspended for continuing to talk back disrespectfully to the principal. empezar lección
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The student was suspended for continuing to talk back disrespectfully to the principal.
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Make sure you throw away any spoiled food before you leave for your trip. empezar lección
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Make sure you throw away any spoiled food before you leave for your trip.
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I need to quickly touch up the paint on the bedroom wall before the guests arrive. empezar lección
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I need to quickly touch up the paint on the bedroom wall before the guests arrive.
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We need to track back through the source code to find where the error first occurred. empezar lección
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We need to track back through the source code to find where the error first occurred.
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Customers are welcome to try on the shoes before making a purchase. empezar lección
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Customers are welcome to try on the shoes before making a purchase.
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He had to turn down the job offer because the salary was too low. empezar lección
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He had to turn down the job offer because the salary was too low.
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I'm sure the lost keys will turn up eventually, so don't panic. empezar lección
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I'm sure the lost keys will turn up eventually, so don't panic.
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I accidentally walked in on my colleague while she was taking an important private call. empezar lección
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I accidentally walked in on my colleague while she was taking an important private call.
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The heavy rains threatened to wash away the temporary bridge. empezar lección
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The heavy rains threatened to wash away the temporary bridge.
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Watch out for slippery patches of ice on the roads this morning. empezar lección
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Watch out for slippery patches of ice on the roads this morning.
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The celebrity was quickly whisked away from the scene by his security team. empezar lección
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The celebrity was quickly whisked away from the scene by his security team.
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The speaker began to wind up the speech, sensing the audience was losing focus. empezar lección
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The speaker began to wind up the speech, sensing the audience was losing focus.
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It took her weeks to work up the courage to ask for a raise. empezar lección
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It took her weeks to work up the courage to ask for a raise.
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Please write down your name and phone number on this registration form. empezar lección
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Please write down your name and phone number on this registration form.
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The photographer had to zoom in to capture the intricate detail of the flower. empezar lección
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The photographer had to zoom in to capture the intricate detail of the flower.
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We signed the contract, so it's too late to back out of the deal now. empezar lección
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We signed the contract, so it's too late to back out of the deal now.
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You can bank on him to be reliable; he always delivers his work on time. empezar lección
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You can bank on him to be reliable; he always delivers his work on time.
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I hope you can bear up under all the pressure of the upcoming exams. empezar lección
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I hope you can bear up under all the pressure of the upcoming exams.
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The controversy is huge now, but it will probably blow over in a few days. empezar lección
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The controversy is huge now, but it will probably blow over in a few days.
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It is unhealthy to bottle up your emotions; you should talk about them. empezar lección
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It is unhealthy to bottle up your emotions; you should talk about them.
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I think this new style of music will really catch on with teenagers. empezar lección
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I think this new style of music will really catch on with teenagers.
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The city council voted to chop down the old, sick tree in the town square. empezar lección
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The city council voted to chop down the old, sick tree in the town square.
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When the police started asking questions, the suspect immediately clammed up. empezar lección
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When the police started asking questions, the suspect immediately clammed up.
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The cheap suitcase started to come apart at the seams during the long flight. empezar lección
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The cheap suitcase started to come apart at the seams during the long flight.
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Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when you think you're saving money. empezar lección
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Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when you think you're saving money.
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The teacher asked the monitor to deal out the test papers to the class. empezar lección
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The teacher asked the monitor to deal out the test papers to the class.
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It is feared that many native languages will die out within the next century. empezar lección
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It is feared that many native languages will die out within the next century.
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The company decided to do away with the old paper filing system entirely. empezar lección
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The company decided to do away with the old paper filing system entirely.
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He managed to dream up an ambitious new plan for the charity event. empezar lección
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He managed to dream up an ambitious new plan for the charity event.
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The government hopes to drive out corruption from the public sector. empezar lección
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The government hopes to drive out corruption from the public sector.
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You need to ease up on the criticism; she's already doing her best. empezar lección
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You need to ease up on the criticism; she's already doing her best.
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The crowd began to egg on the two fighters, demanding more action. empezar lección
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The crowd began to egg on the two fighters, demanding more action.
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After many detours, we finally ended up at a small, remote Italian restaurant. empezar lección
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After many detours, we finally ended up at a small, remote Italian restaurant.
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We hope the volatility in the stock market will even out soon. empezar lección
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We hope the volatility in the stock market will even out soon.
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The two rival teams will face off in the final match next Saturday. empezar lección
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The two rival teams will face off in the final match next Saturday.
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Remember to factor in the travel time when planning your schedule. empezar lección
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Remember to factor in the travel time when planning your schedule.
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I need a moment to figure out how to assemble this complex piece of furniture. empezar lección
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I need a moment to figure out how to assemble this complex piece of furniture.
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Please fill out the questionnaire completely and sign the bottom line. empezar lección
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Please fill out the questionnaire completely and sign the bottom line.
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We need to find out who is responsible for the error in the budget report. empezar lección
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We need to find out who is responsible for the error in the budget report.
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I'll follow up with an email confirming all the details we discussed today. empezar lección
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I'll follow up with an email confirming all the details we discussed today.
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Excessive socializing during work hours is generally frowned on by the management. empezar lección
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Excessive socializing during work hours is generally frowned on by the management.
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Despite their different personalities, the two siblings actually get along quite well. empezar lección
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Despite their different personalities, the two siblings actually get along quite well.
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If you get behind on your payments, you risk facing extra fees. empezar lección
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If you get behind on your payments, you risk facing extra fees.
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It took her three hours to finally get through the entire 500-page novel. empezar lección
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It took her three hours to finally get through the entire 500-page novel.
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If you want that promotion, you need to go after it aggressively. empezar lección
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If you want that promotion, you need to go after it aggressively.
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The retiring CEO agreed to formally hand over the company leadership next month. empezar lección
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The retiring CEO agreed to formally hand over the company leadership next month.
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The new marketing campaign aims to hit on the desire for simplicity. empezar lección
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The new marketing campaign aims to hit on the desire for simplicity.
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The old professor loved to hold forth on his favorite historical topic for hours. empezar lección
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The old professor loved to hold forth on his favorite historical topic for hours.
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She struggled to keep down the bitter medicine prescribed by the doctor. empezar lección
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She struggled to keep down the bitter medicine prescribed by the doctor.
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Due to the economic downturn, the factory had to lay off fifty employees. empezar lección
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Due to the economic downturn, the factory had to lay off fifty employees.
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The ankle injury will lay the athlete up for at least three weeks. empezar lección
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The ankle injury will lay the athlete up for at least three weeks.
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We tried to keep the announcement secret, but the news somehow leaked out. empezar lección
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We tried to keep the announcement secret, but the news somehow leaked out.
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Could you please look in on the house while we are away on vacation? empezar lección
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Could you please look in on the house while we are away on vacation?
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We arrived late and completely missed out on the free appetizer. empezar lección
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We arrived late and completely missed out on the free appetizer.
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After signing the lease, we are planning to move in next weekend. empezar lección
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After signing the lease, we are planning to move in next weekend.
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I'll be sure to pass on your congratulations to the whole team. empezar lección
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I'll be sure to pass on your congratulations to the whole team.
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After their big fight, they managed to patch up their friendship and reconcile. empezar lección
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After their big fight, they managed to patch up their friendship and reconcile.
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All the extra hours of studying should pay off when the exam results are announced. empezar lección
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All the extra hours of studying should pay off when the exam results are announced.
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Let's pencil in a quick meeting for Monday morning, but we can confirm later. empezar lección
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Let's pencil in a quick meeting for Monday morning, but we can confirm later.
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We plan to pig out on pizza and watch movies all weekend. empezar lección
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We plan to pig out on pizza and watch movies all weekend.
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The interviewer struggled to pin down the politician on the controversial issue. empezar lección
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The interviewer struggled to pin down the politician on the controversial issue.
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The spokesperson tried to play down the severity of the industrial accident. empezar lección
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The spokesperson tried to play down the severity of the industrial accident.
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After leaving university, she decided to plunge into the world of finance. empezar lección
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After leaving university, she decided to plunge into the world of finance.
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She spent hours every evening poring over the ancient texts for her thesis. empezar lección
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She spent hours every evening poring over the ancient texts for her thesis.
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Despite feeling unwell, I managed to power through the last two hours of work. empezar lección
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Despite feeling unwell, I managed to power through the last two hours of work.
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We should put aside our differences and focus on the main goal. empezar lección
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We should put aside our differences and focus on the main goal.
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They put down the sudden change in mood to stress and lack of sleep. empezar lección
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They put down the sudden change in mood to stress and lack of sleep.
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The cashier will ring up your purchases and tell you the total price. empezar lección
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The cashier will ring up your purchases and tell you the total price.
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The company plans to roll out the new software update to all users next week. empezar lección
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The company plans to roll out the new software update to all users next week.
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His enthusiasm for the project is starting to rub off on the rest of the team. empezar lección
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His enthusiasm for the project is starting to rub off on the rest of the team.
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I didn't expect to run into my old high school teacher at the cinema. empezar lección
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I didn't expect to run into my old high school teacher at the cinema.
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It's easy to see through his false promises and realize he isn't serious. empezar lección
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It's easy to see through his false promises and realize he isn't serious.
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Since the child was still ill, the parents decided to send for the doctor again. empezar lección
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Since the child was still ill, the parents decided to send for the doctor again.
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We must set aside a portion of our income every month for savings. empezar lección
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We must set aside a portion of our income every month for savings.
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After years of travel, he finally decided to settle down and buy a house. empezar lección
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After years of travel, he finally decided to settle down and buy a house.
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We waited for thirty minutes, but the delivery person never showed up. empezar lección
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We waited for thirty minutes, but the delivery person never showed up.
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The teacher had to single out the best student in the class to receive the award. empezar lección
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The teacher had to single out the best student in the class to receive the award.
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I'll have to sit in for my boss at the board meeting while she is on maternity leave. empezar lección
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I'll have to sit in for my boss at the board meeting while she is on maternity leave.
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What do the letters 'NATO' actually stand for? empezar lección
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What do the letters 'NATO' actually stand for?
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You need to stand up to that bully and show him you're not afraid. empezar lección
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You need to stand up to that bully and show him you're not afraid.
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The manager had to step in and mediate the heated argument between the two employees. empezar lección
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The manager had to step in and mediate the heated argument between the two employees.
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I need to call the bank to straighten out this issue with my monthly payment. empezar lección
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I need to call the bank to straighten out this issue with my monthly payment.
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I decided to take up yoga to help with my stress levels. empezar lección
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I decided to take up yoga to help with my stress levels.
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My friend managed to talk me into going skydiving with him next month. empezar lección
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My friend managed to talk me into going skydiving with him next month.
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If you tell on me for eating the last cookie, I'll never share my toys again. empezar lección
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If you tell on me for eating the last cookie, I'll never share my toys again.
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The committee decided to throw out the proposal because it was too expensive. empezar lección
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The committee decided to throw out the proposal because it was too expensive.
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Can you lend me twenty dollars to tide me over until payday next week? empezar lección
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Can you lend me twenty dollars to tide me over until payday next week?
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The referee had to time out the game after the player sustained an injury. empezar lección
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The referee had to time out the game after the player sustained an injury.
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Someone must have tipped off the police about the illegal transaction. empezar lección
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Someone must have tipped off the police about the illegal transaction.
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We decided to trade in our old car for a newer, more efficient model. empezar lección
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We decided to trade in our old car for a newer, more efficient model.
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Be careful not to trip over the loose wires on the floor. empezar lección
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Be careful not to trip over the loose wires on the floor.
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I’m excited to try out the new restaurant that just opened downtown. empezar lección
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I’m excited to try out the new restaurant that just opened downtown.
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Since the club was already full, the bouncer had to turn away several latecomers. empezar lección
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Since the club was already full, the bouncer had to turn away several latecomers.
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What started as a small disagreement quickly turned into a huge argument. empezar lección
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What started as a small disagreement quickly turned into a huge argument.
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Despite the early bad weather, the festival turned out to be a great success. empezar lección
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Despite the early bad weather, the festival turned out to be a great success.
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The company must turn over all its financial records to the government investigators. empezar lección
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The company must turn over all its financial records to the government investigators.
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We must remember to use up all the groceries before they expire. empezar lección
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We must remember to use up all the groceries before they expire.
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Don't wait up for me tonight; I might be home very late. empezar lección
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Don't wait up for me tonight; I might be home very late.
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The old house was left empty for decades and simply started to waste away. empezar lección
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The old house was left empty for decades and simply started to waste away.
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The constant objections from the committee started to wear down the chairperson. empezar lección
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The constant objections from the committee started to wear down the chairperson.
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It took a lot of effort to win over the skeptical audience to our cause. empezar lección
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It took a lot of effort to win over the skeptical audience to our cause.
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I hope everything will work out perfectly for your interview next week. empezar lección
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I hope everything will work out perfectly for your interview next week.
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After the market crash, the bank had to write off millions in bad debt. empezar lección
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After the market crash, the bank had to write off millions in bad debt.
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The crowd slowly began to back away from the scene of the accident. empezar lección
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The crowd slowly began to back away from the scene of the accident.
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I hate it when people barge in on my office without knocking first. empezar lección
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I hate it when people barge in on my office without knocking first.
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Please bear with me for a moment while I look up your account details. empezar lección
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Please bear with me for a moment while I look up your account details.
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The singer began to belt out his biggest hit, and the crowd went wild. empezar lección
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The singer began to belt out his biggest hit, and the crowd went wild.
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I need to brush up on my French before my trip to Paris next month. empezar lección
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I need to brush up on my French before my trip to Paris next month.
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It is impolite to butt in on a private conversation without being invited. empezar lección
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It is impolite to butt in on a private conversation without being invited.
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Due to the severe thunderstorm, the outdoor concert had to be called off. empezar lección
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Due to the severe thunderstorm, the outdoor concert had to be called off.
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The detective promised to check into the new evidence presented by the witness. empezar lección
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The detective promised to check into the new evidence presented by the witness.
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We need to clean out the garage this weekend before the new car arrives. empezar lección
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We need to clean out the garage this weekend before the new car arrives.
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After fifty years of business, the family-run bakery had to close down. empezar lección
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After fifty years of business, the family-run bakery had to close down.
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Don't let money or jealousy come between your close friendship. empezar lección
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Don't let money or jealousy come between your close friendship.
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After the argument, we all needed a few minutes to cool down before talking again. empezar lección
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After the argument, we all needed a few minutes to cool down before talking again.
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The police plan to crack down on illegal street racing in the downtown area. empezar lección
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The police plan to crack down on illegal street racing in the downtown area.
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We decided to cut across the park to save time instead of walking around it. empezar lección
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We decided to cut across the park to save time instead of walking around it.
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The surgeon had to cut out the tumor to prevent the spread of the disease. empezar lección
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The surgeon had to cut out the tumor to prevent the spread of the disease.
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I had to dip into my savings account to pay for the emergency car repairs. empezar lección
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I had to dip into my savings account to pay for the emergency car repairs.
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We simply cannot do without a reliable internet connection for our work. empezar lección
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We simply cannot do without a reliable internet connection for our work.
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We decided to dress up as classic movie characters for the Halloween party. empezar lección
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We decided to dress up as classic movie characters for the Halloween party.
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Unnecessary subscriptions will quickly eat into your monthly budget. empezar lección
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Unnecessary subscriptions will quickly eat into your monthly budget.
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The two rival teams will face off in the final match next Saturday. empezar lección
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The two rival teams will face off in the final match next Saturday.
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Despite all the warnings, he still managed to fall for the cheap online scam. empezar lección
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Despite all the warnings, he still managed to fall for the cheap online scam.
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The system is designed to filter out any offensive language from the comments section. empezar lección
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The system is designed to filter out any offensive language from the comments section.
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The student tried to get away with plagiarism but was caught by the professor. empezar lección
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The student tried to get away with plagiarism but was caught by the professor.
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We don't earn much, but we manage to get by on a strict budget. empezar lección
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We don't earn much, but we manage to get by on a strict budget.
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It’s time to stop chatting and get down to the actual work we need to finish. empezar lección
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It’s time to stop chatting and get down to the actual work we need to finish.
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I haven't got round to cleaning the windows yet, but I will soon. empezar lección
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I haven't got round to cleaning the windows yet, but I will soon.
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The charity volunteers will give out hot meals to the homeless this evening. empezar lección
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The charity volunteers will give out hot meals to the homeless this evening.
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It's easier just to go along with the majority opinion than to argue. empezar lección
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It's easier just to go along with the majority opinion than to argue.
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Half the office has gone down with the flu this week. empezar lección
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Half the office has gone down with the flu this week.
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The popular movie was held over in theaters for another week due to demand. empezar lección
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The popular movie was held over in theaters for another week due to demand.
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I promise to keep to the agreement we made about splitting the costs. empezar lección
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I promise to keep to the agreement we made about splitting the costs.
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The architect had to lay out the new building plans for the committee's review. empezar lección
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The architect had to lay out the new building plans for the committee's review.
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I trust you won't let me down when I need your help the most. empezar lección
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I trust you won't let me down when I need your help the most.
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The movie did not live up to the hype created by the initial trailers. empezar lección
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The movie did not live up to the hype created by the initial trailers.
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Make sure you lock up the office securely before you leave for the weekend. empezar lección
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Make sure you lock up the office securely before you leave for the weekend.
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He couldn't make out the words written on the faded sign in the distance. empezar lección
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He couldn't make out the words written on the faded sign in the distance.
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Please be careful not to mess up the delicate arrangement of the flowers. empezar lección
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Please be careful not to mess up the delicate arrangement of the flowers.
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The lecture was so dull that several students started to nod off in the back row. empezar lección
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The lecture was so dull that several students started to nod off in the back row.
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If you accidentally broke the vase, you should own up and apologize immediately. empezar lección
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If you accidentally broke the vase, you should own up and apologize immediately.
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The beloved community leader sadly passed away last week after a long illness. empezar lección
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The beloved community leader sadly passed away last week after a long illness.
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The police officer signaled for the driver to pull over to the side of the road. empezar lección
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The police officer signaled for the driver to pull over to the side of the road.
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Please put back the library book onto the correct shelf when you are finished. empezar lección
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Please put back the library book onto the correct shelf when you are finished.
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The fire department managed to put out the large blaze in the apartment building. empezar lección
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The fire department managed to put out the large blaze in the apartment building.
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Despite the difficult terrain, the hikers decided to push on toward the summit. empezar lección
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Despite the difficult terrain, the hikers decided to push on toward the summit.
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The local residents continue to rail against the proposed development plan. empezar lección
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The local residents continue to rail against the proposed development plan.
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The community quickly rallied round the family after they lost their home to a fire. empezar lección
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The community quickly rallied round the family after they lost their home to a fire.
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I need to read up on the history of the region before my interview next week. empezar lección
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I need to read up on the history of the region before my interview next week.
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She could reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents without hesitation. empezar lección
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She could reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents without hesitation.
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We cannot rule out the possibility that the error was caused by a software glitch. empezar lección
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We cannot rule out the possibility that the error was caused by a software glitch.
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The opposition tried to run down the candidate's achievements during the debate. empezar lección
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The opposition tried to run down the candidate's achievements during the debate.
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We had to scrape together every penny we had to afford the expensive repairs. empezar lección
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We had to scrape together every penny we had to afford the expensive repairs.
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We went to the airport early this morning to see off my grandparents. empezar lección
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We went to the airport early this morning to see off my grandparents.
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It took her several weeks to finally shake off the terrible cold she caught. empezar lección
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It took her several weeks to finally shake off the terrible cold she caught.
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We had to shell out over a thousand dollars for the new specialized equipment. empezar lección
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We had to shell out over a thousand dollars for the new specialized equipment.
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The opposition tried to run down the candidate's achievements during the debate. empezar lección
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The opposition tried to run down the candidate's achievements during the debate.
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We had to scrape together every penny we had to afford the expensive repairs. empezar lección
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We had to scrape together every penny we had to afford the expensive repairs.
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We went to the airport early this morning to see off my grandparents. empezar lección
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We went to the airport early this morning to see off my grandparents.
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It took her several weeks to finally shake off the terrible cold she caught. empezar lección
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It took her several weeks to finally shake off the terrible cold she caught.
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We had to shell out over a thousand dollars for the new specialized equipment. empezar lección
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We had to shell out over a thousand dollars for the new specialized equipment.
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The committee decided to shoot down the proposal without much debate. empezar lección
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The committee decided to shoot down the proposal without much debate.
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If you don't shut up, I'm going to ask you to leave the library. empezar lección
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If you don't shut up, I'm going to ask you to leave the library.
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You can't just sit back and expect others to do all the work for you. empezar lección
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You can't just sit back and expect others to do all the work for you.
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He decided to skip out on the mandatory training session to go to the beach instead. empezar lección
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He decided to skip out on the mandatory training session to go to the beach instead.
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Before making a move, the chess player took a minute to size up his opponent's strategy. empezar lección
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Before making a move, the chess player took a minute to size up his opponent's strategy.
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My daughter is planning to sleep over at her best friend's house this Friday. empezar lección
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My daughter is planning to sleep over at her best friend's house this Friday.
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Drivers must slow down when they enter the school zone. empezar lección
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Drivers must slow down when they enter the school zone.
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He needs to snap out of his bad mood and start contributing to the discussion. empezar lección
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He needs to snap out of his bad mood and start contributing to the discussion.
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Please speak up; I can't hear you clearly over the noise. empezar lección
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Please speak up; I can't hear you clearly over the noise.
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New coffee shops seem to spring up on every corner of the city these days. empezar lección
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New coffee shops seem to spring up on every corner of the city these days.
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The government vowed to stamp out corruption within the country's border patrol. empezar lección
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The government vowed to stamp out corruption within the country's border patrol.
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The junior assistant had to stand in for the VP at the emergency meeting. empezar lección
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The junior assistant had to stand in for the VP at the emergency meeting.
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Always stick up for your friends and what you believe is right. empezar lección
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Always stick up for your friends and what you believe is right.
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The waiter kindly offered to take away the empty dishes from the table. empezar lección
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The waiter kindly offered to take away the empty dishes from the table.
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Let's talk over the contract details again before we sign any papers. empezar lección
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Let's talk over the contract details again before we sign any papers.
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She was so angry that she decided to tear up the letter and throw it away. empezar lección
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She was so angry that she decided to tear up the letter and throw it away.
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My boss asked me to think up some creative ideas for the new promotional campaign. empezar lección
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My boss asked me to think up some creative ideas for the new promotional campaign.
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The speaker only briefly touched upon the economic crisis during his talk. empezar lección
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The speaker only briefly touched upon the economic crisis during his talk.
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We found the old family photos tucked away in a dusty box under the bed. empezar lección
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We found the old family photos tucked away in a dusty box under the bed.
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Please turn off the lights when you leave the room to save energy. empezar lección
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Please turn off the lights when you leave the room to save energy.
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When facing hardship, many people turn to their families for support. empezar lección
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When facing hardship, many people turn to their families for support.
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We must remember to use up all the groceries before they expire. empezar lección
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We must remember to use up all the groceries before they expire.
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I can vouch for his honesty and reliability; he is an excellent worker. empezar lección
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I can vouch for his honesty and reliability; he is an excellent worker.
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Please wake up early tomorrow morning; we have a long drive ahead of us. empezar lección
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Please wake up early tomorrow morning; we have a long drive ahead of us.
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He felt terrible when his business partner suddenly walked out on the struggling venture. empezar lección
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He felt terrible when his business partner suddenly walked out on the struggling venture.
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Everyone must wash up their hands thoroughly before preparing food. empezar lección
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Everyone must wash up their hands thoroughly before preparing food.
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A security guard was hired to watch over the expensive equipment overnight. empezar lección
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A security guard was hired to watch over the expensive equipment overnight.
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We only have ten minutes, but I can quickly whip up a quick salad. empezar lección
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We only have ten minutes, but I can quickly whip up a quick salad.
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The technician worked all afternoon to wire up the new lighting system. empezar lección
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The technician worked all afternoon to wire up the new lighting system.
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The devastating storm managed to wipe out the entire coastal village. empezar lección
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The devastating storm managed to wipe out the entire coastal village.
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Don't forget to zip up your jacket before you go outside; it's cold. empezar lección
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Don't forget to zip up your jacket before you go outside; it's cold.
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The meeting was so boring that I started to zone out after the first hour. empezar lección
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The meeting was so boring that I started to zone out after the first hour.
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The management has decided to act on the suggestions made by the safety committee. empezar lección
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The management has decided to act on the suggestions made by the safety committee.
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I hope you can back up your claims with solid evidence during the trial. empezar lección
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I hope you can back up your claims with solid evidence during the trial.
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When the startup began failing, the main investor refused to bail out the company. empezar lección
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When the startup began failing, the main investor refused to bail out the company.
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It’s important to bear up and remain positive during these difficult times. empezar lección
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It’s important to bear up and remain positive during these difficult times.
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Don't worry about the small office argument; it will blow over by tomorrow. empezar lección
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Don't worry about the small office argument; it will blow over by tomorrow.
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Ultimately, the whole complex issue boils down to a lack of funding. empezar lección
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Ultimately, the whole complex issue boils down to a lack of funding.
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The manager was completely bowled over by the innovative presentation we gave. empezar lección
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The manager was completely bowled over by the innovative presentation we gave.
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The police intervened to break up the large, unruly demonstration downtown. empezar lección
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The police intervened to break up the large, unruly demonstration downtown.
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The professor decided to call on the quietest student to answer the difficult question. empezar lección
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The professor decided to call on the quietest student to answer the difficult question.
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She managed to carry off the challenging role with confidence and grace. empezar lección
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She managed to carry off the challenging role with confidence and grace.
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This new style of clothing is quickly starting to catch on with teenagers. empezar lección
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This new style of clothing is quickly starting to catch on with teenagers.
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Please clear away all the dirty dishes from the table after dinner. empezar lección
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Please clear away all the dirty dishes from the table after dinner.
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The fierce dog suddenly came at the mail carrier with a loud bark. empezar lección
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The fierce dog suddenly came at the mail carrier with a loud bark.
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It is rude to cut in while someone else is telling a story. empezar lección
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It is rude to cut in while someone else is telling a story.
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It suddenly dawned on him that he had forgotten his passport at home. empezar lección
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It suddenly dawned on him that he had forgotten his passport at home.
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That company deals in rare and expensive antique jewelry. empezar lección
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That company deals in rare and expensive antique jewelry.
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It is hoped that the disease will eventually die out through mass vaccination efforts. empezar lección
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It is hoped that the disease will eventually die out through mass vaccination efforts.
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She decided to dive into the new project without waiting for further instructions. empezar lección
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She decided to dive into the new project without waiting for further instructions.
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Try not to dwell on your past mistakes; focus on the future instead. empezar lección
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Try not to dwell on your past mistakes; focus on the future instead.
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We hope that the strong pressure from the media will soon ease off. empezar lección
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We hope that the strong pressure from the media will soon ease off.
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We are too tired to cook tonight, so let's eat out at a local restaurant. empezar lección
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We are too tired to cook tonight, so let's eat out at a local restaurant.
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If the initial plan fails, we can fall back on the secondary strategy. empezar lección
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If the initial plan fails, we can fall back on the secondary strategy.
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Could you please fill in for me at the presentation tomorrow, as I'll be ill? empezar lección
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Could you please fill in for me at the presentation tomorrow, as I'll be ill?
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She was clearly fishing for compliments about her new haircut. empezar lección
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She was clearly fishing for compliments about her new haircut.
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If you want to get ahead in this company, you need to work harder than others. empezar lección
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If you want to get ahead in this company, you need to work harder than others.
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We managed to get away for a short weekend trip to the mountains. empezar lección
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We managed to get away for a short weekend trip to the mountains.
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He tried to get out of the boring chores by pretending to be sick. empezar lección
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He tried to get out of the boring chores by pretending to be sick.
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After hours of debate, the government finally decided to give in to public demand. empezar lección
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After hours of debate, the government finally decided to give in to public demand.
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The fire alarm suddenly went off during the quiet dinner service. empezar lección
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The fire alarm suddenly went off during the quiet dinner service.
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The crowd really started to groove on the band's energetic funk set. empezar lección
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The crowd really started to groove on the band's energetic funk set.
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The two nations spent weeks trying to hammer out a detailed peace agreement. empezar lección
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The two nations spent weeks trying to hammer out a detailed peace agreement.
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Don't sell your vintage watch; you should hang onto it for a few more years. empezar lección
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Don't sell your vintage watch; you should hang onto it for a few more years.
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We need to leave soon if we want to head off the rush-hour traffic. empezar lección
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We need to leave soon if we want to head off the rush-hour traffic.
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The most important thing is to keep at your studies and not give up now. empezar lección
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The most important thing is to keep at your studies and not give up now.
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The seamstress needed to let out the dress slightly around the waist. empezar lección
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The seamstress needed to let out the dress slightly around the waist.
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You need to lighten up and stop taking every comment so seriously. empezar lección
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You need to lighten up and stop taking every comment so seriously.
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Please look over this draft report before I submit the final version. empezar lección
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Please look over this draft report before I submit the final version.
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Since the delivery was delayed, we had to make do with the supplies we already had. empezar lección
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Since the delivery was delayed, we had to make do with the supplies we already had.
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The larger company tried to muscle in on the small startup's unique market niche. empezar lección
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The larger company tried to muscle in on the small startup's unique market niche.
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Employees have the option to opt out of the voluntary wellness program. empezar lección
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Employees have the option to opt out of the voluntary wellness program.
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You shouldn't pass up the chance to travel overseas for your education. empezar lección
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You shouldn't pass up the chance to travel overseas for your education.
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They tried to pin the blame on the intern, even though he was not responsible. empezar lección
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They tried to pin the blame on the intern, even though he was not responsible.
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The marketing team tried to play off the new product's features against the competitor's. empezar lección
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The marketing team tried to play off the new product's features against the competitor's.
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Despite the unexpected delays, the construction crew decided to press ahead with the work. empezar lección
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Despite the unexpected delays, the construction crew decided to press ahead with the work.
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She decided to put forward her innovative ideas for the department's reorganization. empezar lección
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She decided to put forward her innovative ideas for the department's reorganization.
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Please hold the line; I will put you through to the correct technical support agent. empezar lección
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Please hold the line; I will put you through to the correct technical support agent.
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I can't put up with this constant noise from the construction site anymore. empezar lección
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I can't put up with this constant noise from the construction site anymore.
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The teacher asked the noisy children to quiet down so she could start the lesson. empezar lección
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The teacher asked the noisy children to quiet down so she could start the lesson.
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I've been running around all morning completing errands for the office. empezar lección
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I've been running around all morning completing errands for the office.
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The child was disciplined after trying to run away from the playground. empezar lección
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The child was disciplined after trying to run away from the playground.
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He is planning to run for mayor in the upcoming local election. empezar lección
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He is planning to run for mayor in the upcoming local election.
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Can we quickly run through the presentation slides just one last time? empezar lección
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Can we quickly run through the presentation slides just one last time?
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The popular concert tickets sold out within minutes of going on sale. empezar lección
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The popular concert tickets sold out within minutes of going on sale.
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The scientists set out their objectives for the new space mission in detail. empezar lección
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The scientists set out their objectives for the new space mission in detail.
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After years of travel, they decided to settle down and buy a house in the suburbs. empezar lección
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After years of travel, they decided to settle down and buy a house in the suburbs.
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The new CEO promises to shake up the entire corporate structure next year. empezar lección
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The new CEO promises to shake up the entire corporate structure next year.
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The champion boxer loved to show off his custom-made championship belt. empezar lección
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The champion boxer loved to show off his custom-made championship belt.
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The heavy snow began to slow up traffic across the mountain passes. empezar lección
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The heavy snow began to slow up traffic across the mountain passes.
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Before making a move, the chess player took a minute to size up his opponent's strategy. empezar lección
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Before making a move, the chess player took a minute to size up his opponent's strategy.
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Please speak up; I can't hear you clearly over the noise. empezar lección
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Please speak up; I can't hear you clearly over the noise.
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The police told the gathered spectators to stand back from the crime scene tape. empezar lección
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The police told the gathered spectators to stand back from the crime scene tape.
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We took a moment to take in the breathtaking view from the mountaintop. empezar lección
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We took a moment to take in the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.
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I tried to talk my friend into joining the hiking trip, but he refused. empezar lección
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I tried to talk my friend into joining the hiking trip, but he refused.
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The twin sisters looked so similar that it was impossible to tell them apart. empezar lección
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The twin sisters looked so similar that it was impossible to tell them apart.
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Before making a major career change, you need to think through all the potential outcomes. empezar lección
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Before making a major career change, you need to think through all the potential outcomes.
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I need to tick off all the completed tasks on my to-do list before I leave. empezar lección
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I need to tick off all the completed tasks on my to-do list before I leave.
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I was tied up in a meeting all afternoon and couldn't answer your calls. empezar lección
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I was tied up in a meeting all afternoon and couldn't answer your calls.
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I need to top up my travel card balance before taking the bus to work. empezar lección
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I need to top up my travel card balance before taking the bus to work.
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The detective spent months trying to track down the missing witness. empezar lección
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The detective spent months trying to track down the missing witness.
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The hackers were trolling for login credentials using sophisticated phishing emails. empezar lección
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The hackers were trolling for login credentials using sophisticated phishing emails.
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The company managed to turn around its sales figures with a new marketing strategy. empezar lección
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The company managed to turn around its sales figures with a new marketing strategy.
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It started to rain heavily, so we had to turn back before reaching the beach. empezar lección
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It started to rain heavily, so we had to turn back before reaching the beach.
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She decided to vamp up her dull presentation with some high-quality graphics. empezar lección
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She decided to vamp up her dull presentation with some high-quality graphics.
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The parents always wait up for their teenager until he gets home safely. empezar lección
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The parents always wait up for their teenager until he gets home safely.
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Please warm up the soup in the microwave before serving it to the guests. empezar lección
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Please warm up the soup in the microwave before serving it to the guests.
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He quickly ate the dry biscuit and washed it down with a glass of water. empezar lección
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He quickly ate the dry biscuit and washed it down with a glass of water.
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As the evening began to wear on, many guests decided to head home. empezar lección
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As the evening began to wear on, many guests decided to head home.
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The comedian threatened to wind up the talk show host with a ridiculous story. empezar lección
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The comedian threatened to wind up the talk show host with a ridiculous story.
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Please wipe off the chalk marks from the blackboard before the next class starts. empezar lección
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Please wipe off the chalk marks from the blackboard before the next class starts.
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We should all work towards achieving the company's shared goal of market leadership. empezar lección
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We should all work towards achieving the company's shared goal of market leadership.
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The mechanic had to carefully yank out the broken spark plug from the engine. empezar lección
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The mechanic had to carefully yank out the broken spark plug from the engine.
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The investigation began to zero in on the financial records from the last quarter. empezar lección
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The investigation began to zero in on the financial records from the last quarter.
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The delivery driver had to zip around the city to complete all his routes quickly. empezar lección
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The delivery driver had to zip around the city to complete all his routes quickly.
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The meeting was so boring that I started to zone out after the first hour. empezar lección
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The meeting was so boring that I started to zone out after the first hour.
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The high cost of shipping accounts for the final price of the product. empezar lección
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The high cost of shipping accounts for the final price of the product.
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The skillful negotiator managed to argue down the price by 15%. empezar lección
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The skillful negotiator managed to argue down the price by 15%.
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My neighbor asked after your mother when I saw her at the grocery store. empezar lección
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My neighbor asked after your mother when I saw her at the grocery store.
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The assistant must first attend to the urgent emails before starting the project work. empezar lección
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The assistant must first attend to the urgent emails before starting the project work.
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When the startup began failing, the main investor refused to bail out the company. empezar lección
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When the startup began failing, the main investor refused to bail out the company.
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You can always bank on my support whenever you need it most. empezar lección
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You can always bank on my support whenever you need it most.
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They decided to beef up security measures around the building after the robbery. empezar lección
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They decided to beef up security measures around the building after the robbery.
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We had to stop the car on the highway because one of the tires blew out. empezar lección
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We had to stop the car on the highway because one of the tires blew out.
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Since it is high season, the popular hotel is completely booked up until next month. empezar lección
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Since it is high season, the popular hotel is completely booked up until next month.
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The unruly customer was quickly booted out of the pub by the bouncer. empezar lección
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The unruly customer was quickly booted out of the pub by the bouncer.
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The company plans to branch out and open new retail stores in other cities. empezar lección
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The company plans to branch out and open new retail stores in other cities.
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The underdog team somehow managed to bring off a surprise victory in the finals. empezar lección
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The underdog team somehow managed to bring off a surprise victory in the finals.
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We had to take shelter because it suddenly started to bucket down with rain. empezar lección
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We had to take shelter because it suddenly started to bucket down with rain.
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The larger corporation made an offer to buy out the smaller tech company completely. empezar lección
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The larger corporation made an offer to buy out the smaller tech company completely.
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The team managed to carry through the complex project despite severe budget cuts. empezar lección
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The team managed to carry through the complex project despite severe budget cuts.
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I need to catch up on all the emails I missed while I was on vacation. empezar lección
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I need to catch up on all the emails I missed while I was on vacation.
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The journalist decided to check into the rumors surrounding the political scandal. empezar lección
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The journalist decided to check into the rumors surrounding the political scandal.
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Can you help me chop up the vegetables for the stew before the guests arrive? empezar lección
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Can you help me chop up the vegetables for the stew before the guests arrive?
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When questioned by the police, the suspect decided to clam up and say nothing. empezar lección
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When questioned by the police, the suspect decided to clam up and say nothing.
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The sunny weather suddenly clouded over just as we reached the park. empezar lección
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The sunny weather suddenly clouded over just as we reached the park.
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Several witnesses finally came forward with new information about the accident. empezar lección
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Several witnesses finally came forward with new information about the accident.
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We decided to go for a swim in the lake to cool off on the hot afternoon. empezar lección
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We decided to go for a swim in the lake to cool off on the hot afternoon.
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The company finally had to cough up the severance pay they owed the former employees. empezar lección
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The company finally had to cough up the severance pay they owed the former employees.
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We need to cut back on unnecessary expenses to save money for the new equipment. empezar lección
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We need to cut back on unnecessary expenses to save money for the new equipment.
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The engine of the old car suddenly cut out in the middle of the busy intersection. empezar lección
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The engine of the old car suddenly cut out in the middle of the busy intersection.
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She had to dash off a quick note to her colleague before she left for the meeting. empezar lección
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She had to dash off a quick note to her colleague before she left for the meeting.
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We can always depend on the weather forecast being inaccurate when we plan a picnic. empezar lección
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We can always depend on the weather forecast being inaccurate when we plan a picnic.
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I can't wait to dig into this huge slice of chocolate cake! empezar lección
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I can't wait to dig into this huge slice of chocolate cake!
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The grandparents tend to dote on their youngest grandchild, giving him everything he asks for. empezar lección
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The grandparents tend to dote on their youngest grandchild, giving him everything he asks for.
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The endless conference call seemed to drag on for several hours with no end in sight. empezar lección
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The endless conference call seemed to drag on for several hours with no end in sight.
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Feel free to drop in any time this week if you want to discuss the proposal. empezar lección
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Feel free to drop in any time this week if you want to discuss the proposal.
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After many twists and turns, the lost hikers ended up back at their starting point. empezar lección
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After many twists and turns, the lost hikers ended up back at their starting point.
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You need to face up to the fact that you made a mistake and take responsibility. empezar lección
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You need to face up to the fact that you made a mistake and take responsibility.
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Stop fiddling around with your phone and pay attention to the lecture. empezar lección
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Stop fiddling around with your phone and pay attention to the lecture.
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We figured on about 30 guests, but twice that number showed up. empezar lección
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We figured on about 30 guests, but twice that number showed up.
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She reached into her purse and fished out the exact change for the bus fare. empezar lección
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She reached into her purse and fished out the exact change for the bus fare.
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I need to follow up with the client next week to finalize the contract details. empezar lección
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I need to follow up with the client next week to finalize the contract details.
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The teacher struggled to get across the complex scientific concept to the students. empezar lección
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The teacher struggled to get across the complex scientific concept to the students.
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I don't speak Spanish perfectly, but I can get by well enough when I travel there. empezar lección
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I don't speak Spanish perfectly, but I can get by well enough when I travel there.
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It took her a long time to get over the initial shock of losing her job. empezar lección
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It took her a long time to get over the initial shock of losing her job.
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They decided to give away all their old clothes to a local charity organization. empezar lección
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They decided to give away all their old clothes to a local charity organization.
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If you really want that promotion, you need to go after it aggressively. empezar lección
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If you really want that promotion, you need to go after it aggressively.
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We had to go through three different checks before entering the high-security area. empezar lección
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We had to go through three different checks before entering the high-security area.
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The court is expected to hand down its final verdict early next week. empezar lección
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The court is expected to hand down its final verdict early next week.
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All students must hand in their final essays by Friday at 5 PM. empezar lección
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All students must hand in their final essays by Friday at 5 PM.
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Can we hold off on making a final decision until we receive the financial report? empezar lección
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Can we hold off on making a final decision until we receive the financial report?
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We need a technician to hook up the new projector to the conference room system. empezar lección
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We need a technician to hook up the new projector to the conference room system.
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I'll jot down the main points of the agreement so we don't forget them later. empezar lección
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I'll jot down the main points of the agreement so we don't forget them later.
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Despite being tired, he decided to keep on working until the deadline was met. empezar lección
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Despite being tired, he decided to keep on working until the deadline was met.
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We should lay in some extra food supplies before the big storm hits the coast. empezar lección
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We should lay in some extra food supplies before the big storm hits the coast.
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The landlord decided to lease out the vacant commercial space to a new coffee shop. empezar lección
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The landlord decided to lease out the vacant commercial space to a new coffee shop.
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The police officer decided to let off the speeding driver with a simple warning. empezar lección
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The police officer decided to let off the speeding driver with a simple warning.
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After a period of rapid growth, the company's profits began to level off. empezar lección
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After a period of rapid growth, the company's profits began to level off.
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When you look back on your career, what achievements are you most proud of? empezar lección
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When you look back on your career, what achievements are you most proud of?
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The children decided to make up a story about a brave astronaut who fought dragons. empezar lección
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The children decided to make up a story about a brave astronaut who fought dragons.
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The store decided to mark down the winter coats at the end of the season. empezar lección
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The store decided to mark down the winter coats at the end of the season.
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I need a few days to mull over the job offer before giving them a final answer. empezar lección
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I need a few days to mull over the job offer before giving them a final answer.
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Could you quickly nip in to the supply closet and grab a new roll of tape? empezar lección
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Could you quickly nip in to the supply closet and grab a new roll of tape?
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The company tried to paper over the scandal with a superficial public apology. empezar lección
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The company tried to paper over the scandal with a superficial public apology.
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Please pass on my thanks to the chef; the dinner was absolutely delicious. empezar lección
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Please pass on my thanks to the chef; the dinner was absolutely delicious.
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The outer layer of paint started to peel off the old garden shed after the rain. empezar lección
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The outer layer of paint started to peel off the old garden shed after the rain.
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If you peg away at this challenging puzzle long enough, you'll solve it eventually. empezar lección
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If you peg away at this challenging puzzle long enough, you'll solve it eventually.
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Did you pick up on the strange tension between the two managers during the meeting? empezar lección
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Did you pick up on the strange tension between the two managers during the meeting?
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The engineers worked to pinpoint the exact location of the error in the complex circuit. empezar lección
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The engineers worked to pinpoint the exact location of the error in the complex circuit.
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My old laptop started to play up just before the important client presentation. empezar lección
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My old laptop started to play up just before the important client presentation.
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If you plug away at the research, you will eventually find the answer you need. empezar lección
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If you plug away at the research, you will eventually find the answer you need.
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She spent the entire weekend poring over the historical documents for her thesis. empezar lección
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She spent the entire weekend poring over the historical documents for her thesis.
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The train is scheduled to pull in to the station at exactly 4:30 PM. empezar lección
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The train is scheduled to pull in to the station at exactly 4:30 PM.
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She refuses to be pushed around by her domineering boss anymore. empezar lección
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She refuses to be pushed around by her domineering boss anymore.
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It took us hours to puzzle out the instructions for assembling the complex furniture. empezar lección
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It took us hours to puzzle out the instructions for assembling the complex furniture.
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The politician struggled to put across his new economic policy to the public effectively. empezar lección
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The politician struggled to put across his new economic policy to the public effectively.
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The journalist tried to rake up an old scandal about the candidate just before the election. empezar lección
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The journalist tried to rake up an old scandal about the candidate just before the election.
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The professor tended to ramble on for far too long during his lectures, losing the students' attention. empezar lección
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The professor tended to ramble on for far too long during his lectures, losing the students' attention.
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Don't read into her brief email too much; she's probably just busy. empezar lección
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Don't read into her brief email too much; she's probably just busy.
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Since the conversation was getting nowhere, I decided to politely ring off the call. empezar lección
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Since the conversation was getting nowhere, I decided to politely ring off the call.
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Tourists need to be careful not to get ripped off by street vendors in the city center. empezar lección
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Tourists need to be careful not to get ripped off by street vendors in the city center.
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The farmer needed to round up the stray sheep before nightfall. empezar lección
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The farmer needed to round up the stray sheep before nightfall.
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The police chief said that no possible motive could be ruled out at this early stage. empezar lección
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The police chief said that no possible motive could be ruled out at this early stage.
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The bus driver failed to notice the small obstacle and accidentally ran over it. empezar lección
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The bus driver failed to notice the small obstacle and accidentally ran over it.
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He didn't study much, but he managed to scrape through the final exam with a C grade. empezar lección
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He didn't study much, but he managed to scrape through the final exam with a C grade.
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We went to the airport early this morning to see off our friends before their flight. empezar lección
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We went to the airport early this morning to see off our friends before their flight.
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Due to bankruptcy, the failing business had to sell off most of its assets quickly. empezar lección
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Due to bankruptcy, the failing business had to sell off most of its assets quickly.
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Once the strategy was approved, the entire team immediately set about implementing the changes. empezar lección
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Once the strategy was approved, the entire team immediately set about implementing the changes.
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He tried to shrug off the criticism, but you could tell he was secretly bothered. empezar lección
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He tried to shrug off the criticism, but you could tell he was secretly bothered.
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We need to sound out the key shareholders before proposing such a risky merger. empezar lección
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We need to sound out the key shareholders before proposing such a risky merger.
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The contract terms were spelled out very clearly so there could be no misunderstanding. empezar lección
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The contract terms were spelled out very clearly so there could be no misunderstanding.
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The manager promised that he would stand by his team members, whatever the outcome. empezar lección
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The manager promised that he would stand by his team members, whatever the outcome.
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After the crisis was resolved, the emergency response unit was asked to stand down. empezar lección
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After the crisis was resolved, the emergency response unit was asked to stand down.
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If you stick to the diet plan and exercise regularly, you will see results. empezar lección
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If you stick to the diet plan and exercise regularly, you will see results.
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The young musician really seems to take after his incredibly talented grandmother. empezar lección
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The young musician really seems to take after his incredibly talented grandmother.
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The engineer had to take apart the machine to find the source of the persistent error. empezar lección
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The engineer had to take apart the machine to find the source of the persistent error.
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His friends tried to talk him out of quitting his stable job for a risky venture. empezar lección
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His friends tried to talk him out of quitting his stable job for a risky venture.
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The car dealer offered to throw in a set of winter tires with the purchase of the new vehicle. empezar lección
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The car dealer offered to throw in a set of winter tires with the purchase of the new vehicle.
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The strict company rules really tie down the creative freedom of the designers. empezar lección
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The strict company rules really tie down the creative freedom of the designers.
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The anonymous caller decided to tip off the authorities about the illegal operation. empezar lección
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The anonymous caller decided to tip off the authorities about the illegal operation.
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We decided to trade in our old minivan for a more fuel-efficient sedan. empezar lección
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We decided to trade in our old minivan for a more fuel-efficient sedan.
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Management announced plans to trim down the budget for next year by 10%. empezar lección
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Management announced plans to trim down the budget for next year by 10%.
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The committee continues to tussle with the final phrasing of the controversial regulation. empezar lección
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The committee continues to tussle with the final phrasing of the controversial regulation.
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We need to use up the remaining printing paper before ordering a new batch. empezar lección
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We need to use up the remaining printing paper before ordering a new batch.
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The small bookstore decided to venture into selling rare antique maps online. empezar lección
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The small bookstore decided to venture into selling rare antique maps online.
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The local council chose to vote down the proposed plans for the new housing development. empezar lección
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The local council chose to vote down the proposed plans for the new housing development.
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Despite his initial skepticism, he slowly began to warm to the idea of moving abroad. empezar lección
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Despite his initial skepticism, he slowly began to warm to the idea of moving abroad.
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The heavy rains quickly washed out the newly constructed dirt road. empezar lección
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The heavy rains quickly washed out the newly constructed dirt road.
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Persistent requests from her staff began to wear the manager down until she finally agreed. empezar lección
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Persistent requests from her staff began to wear the manager down until she finally agreed.
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He went to the gym to work off the stress from the difficult week at the office. empezar lección
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He went to the gym to work off the stress from the difficult week at the office.
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The chef was trying to work up a new recipe for the restaurant's summer menu. empezar lección
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The chef was trying to work up a new recipe for the restaurant's summer menu.
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After washing the delicate sweater, you should gently wring out the excess water. empezar lección
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After washing the delicate sweater, you should gently wring out the excess water.
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The small boat began to yaw on the rough seas, making the passengers uneasy. empezar lección
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The small boat began to yaw on the rough seas, making the passengers uneasy.
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Can the cameraman please zoom in on the tiny inscription on the ancient artifact? empezar lección
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Can the cameraman please zoom in on the tiny inscription on the ancient artifact?
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Before transferring the account, the bank agreed to zero out the small outstanding balance. empezar lección
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Before transferring the account, the bank agreed to zero out the small outstanding balance.
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You must abide by the terms of the rental agreement or face a penalty. empezar lección
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You must abide by the terms of the rental agreement or face a penalty.
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The security guards were told to arm up with non-lethal equipment before the large protest. empezar lección
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The security guards were told to arm up with non-lethal equipment before the large protest.
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He had to badger away at the committee for months before they approved his budget. empezar lección
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He had to badger away at the committee for months before they approved his budget.
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It was rude of him to barge in on the private conversation without knocking. empezar lección
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It was rude of him to barge in on the private conversation without knocking.
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It’s been a tough year, but she is bearing up quite well under the stress. empezar lección
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It’s been a tough year, but she is bearing up quite well under the stress.
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The startup tried to secure funding but ultimately had to belly up (fail). empezar lección
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The startup tried to secure funding but ultimately had to belly up (fail).
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The emergency siren started to blare out across the city during the test drill. empezar lección
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The emergency siren started to blare out across the city during the test drill.
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The editors decided to bleep out the offensive language used by the contestant. empezar lección
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The editors decided to bleep out the offensive language used by the contestant.
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Don't worry about the small misunderstanding; it will blow over in a few days. empezar lección
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Don't worry about the small misunderstanding; it will blow over in a few days.
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It's important not to bottle up your feelings; you should talk to someone about them. empezar lección
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It's important not to bottle up your feelings; you should talk to someone about them.
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The main highway will branch off into a scenic route just past the next town. empezar lección
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The main highway will branch off into a scenic route just past the next town.
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She is currently trying to break in her new hiking boots before her trip next month. empezar lección
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She is currently trying to break in her new hiking boots before her trip next month.
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When the comedian delivered the punchline, the entire audience burst out laughing. empezar lección
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When the comedian delivered the punchline, the entire audience burst out laughing.
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She decided to cash in her accrued loyalty points for a free flight upgrade. empezar lección
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She decided to cash in her accrued loyalty points for a free flight upgrade.
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All guests must check in at the front desk before heading to their rooms. empezar lección
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All guests must check in at the front desk before heading to their rooms.
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The construction crew had to close off the street to safely replace the old sewer line. empezar lección
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The construction crew had to close off the street to safely replace the old sewer line.
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We need to come up with a viable solution to the manufacturing problem by tomorrow. empezar lección
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We need to come up with a viable solution to the manufacturing problem by tomorrow.
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Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when you think you've finished budgeting. empezar lección
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Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when you think you've finished budgeting.
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The historians managed to dig up some interesting facts about the founding of the city. empezar lección
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The historians managed to dig up some interesting facts about the founding of the city.
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The company is planning to do away with the mandatory weekly team meetings next quarter. empezar lección
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The company is planning to do away with the mandatory weekly team meetings next quarter.
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The local charity is trying to drum up support for their new community garden project. empezar lección
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The local charity is trying to drum up support for their new community garden project.
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The doctor advised him to ease off the intense workouts until his knee fully heals. empezar lección
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The doctor advised him to ease off the intense workouts until his knee fully heals.
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When the main plan failed, they had to fall back on their backup strategy. empezar lección
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When the main plan failed, they had to fall back on their backup strategy.
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Can you fill in for me at the meeting since I have a conflicting appointment? empezar lección
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Can you fill in for me at the meeting since I have a conflicting appointment?
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The usually calm dog suddenly flew at the postman when he approached the gate. empezar lección
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The usually calm dog suddenly flew at the postman when he approached the gate.
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Making a promise is easy, but you must follow through with action. empezar lección
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Making a promise is easy, but you must follow through with action.
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It felt unfair when the older children started to gang up on the youngest one during the game. empezar lección
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It felt unfair when the older children started to gang up on the youngest one during the game.
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She tried to get round her parents by offering to do extra chores. empezar lección
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She tried to get round her parents by offering to do extra chores.
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After arguing for hours, the stubborn child finally gave in and ate his vegetables. empezar lección
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After arguing for hours, the stubborn child finally gave in and ate his vegetables.
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The milk must have gone off because it smells sour and is lumpy. empezar lección
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The milk must have gone off because it smells sour and is lumpy.
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The lawyer spent an hour going over the complex contract with her client. empezar lección
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The lawyer spent an hour going over the complex contract with her client.
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We used to hang out at the coffee shop near the university every Friday afternoon. empezar lección
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We used to hang out at the coffee shop near the university every Friday afternoon.
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We need one more quick meeting to iron out the last few minor details of the proposal. empezar lección
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We need one more quick meeting to iron out the last few minor details of the proposal.
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The charity marathon is set to kick off exactly at 8 AM this Saturday morning. empezar lección
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The charity marathon is set to kick off exactly at 8 AM this Saturday morning.
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The entire factory team manages to knock off production about an hour early on Fridays. empezar lección
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The entire factory team manages to knock off production about an hour early on Fridays.
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I don't know the capital of Madagascar, so I'll look it up on my phone. empezar lección
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I don't know the capital of Madagascar, so I'll look it up on my phone.
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We need to map out a clear training schedule for the new hires before they start. empezar lección
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We need to map out a clear training schedule for the new hires before they start.
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His current performance doesn't quite measure up to the high expectations set by the supervisor. empezar lección
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His current performance doesn't quite measure up to the high expectations set by the supervisor.
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I hate it when people nose around my desk and look at my private notes. empezar lección
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I hate it when people nose around my desk and look at my private notes.
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If you don't want to receive the newsletter, you can simply opt out by clicking the link. empezar lección
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If you don't want to receive the newsletter, you can simply opt out by clicking the link.
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After their big fight, the two friends decided to patch up their differences and reconcile. empezar lección
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After their big fight, the two friends decided to patch up their differences and reconcile.
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Can we pencil in a quick review meeting for Friday afternoon, subject to confirmation? empezar lección
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Can we pencil in a quick review meeting for Friday afternoon, subject to confirmation?
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She was too nervous to eat, so she just picked at the food on her plate. empezar lección
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She was too nervous to eat, so she just picked at the food on her plate.
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After finishing the marathon, the runner decided to pig out on a huge pizza and a soda. empezar lección
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After finishing the marathon, the runner decided to pig out on a huge pizza and a soda.
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The librarian had to tell the noisy group of students to pipe down immediately. empezar lección
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The librarian had to tell the noisy group of students to pipe down immediately.
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He had to pluck up the courage to ask his boss for a significant raise. empezar lección
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He had to pluck up the courage to ask his boss for a significant raise.
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During the safety inspection, the engineer pointed out several issues that needed immediate attention. empezar lección
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During the safety inspection, the engineer pointed out several issues that needed immediate attention.
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The operating system will automatically prompt you for your password when you try to access the secure files. empezar lección
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The operating system will automatically prompt you for your password when you try to access the secure files.
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The harsh critic was known for his tendency to put down young, aspiring artists. empezar lección
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The harsh critic was known for his tendency to put down young, aspiring artists.
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The emergency services worked for hours to successfully put out the large warehouse fire. empezar lección
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The emergency services worked for hours to successfully put out the large warehouse fire.
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The cashier had to quickly ring up all the groceries because the line was growing fast. empezar lección
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The cashier had to quickly ring up all the groceries because the line was growing fast.
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The circus performer managed to roll up the thick, velvet rug all by himself. empezar lección
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The circus performer managed to roll up the thick, velvet rug all by himself.
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We are starting to run short of coffee filters, so please add them to the order list. empezar lección
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We are starting to run short of coffee filters, so please add them to the order list.
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His colleagues immediately saw through his weak excuse for missing the morning meeting. empezar lección
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His colleagues immediately saw through his weak excuse for missing the morning meeting.
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After moving three times in five years, they finally decided to settle down in a quiet suburban town. empezar lección
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After moving three times in five years, they finally decided to settle down in a quiet suburban town.
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The new CEO promised to shake up the old corporate structure to improve efficiency. empezar lección
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The new CEO promised to shake up the old corporate structure to improve efficiency.
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He was so hungry that he quickly shoveled down the entire plate of pasta in minutes. empezar lección
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He was so hungry that he quickly shoveled down the entire plate of pasta in minutes.
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The goalkeeper made an incredible save to shut out the opposing team and preserve the lead. empezar lección
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The goalkeeper made an incredible save to shut out the opposing team and preserve the lead.
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Since she injured her ankle, she had to sit out the entire second half of the game. empezar lección
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Since she injured her ankle, she had to sit out the entire second half of the game.
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The accountant made a small slip up in the report, which luckily was caught before submission. empezar lección
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The accountant made a small slip up in the report, which luckily was caught before submission.
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The diplomat worked hard to smooth over the international incident caused by the sudden remark. empezar lección
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The diplomat worked hard to smooth over the international incident caused by the sudden remark.
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The CEO's controversial announcement immediately sparked off rumors about potential layoffs. empezar lección
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The CEO's controversial announcement immediately sparked off rumors about potential layoffs.
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She decided it was time to speak out against the injustice she witnessed in the workplace. empezar lección
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She decided it was time to speak out against the injustice she witnessed in the workplace.
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After the misunderstanding, the two neighbors met to square up and apologize. empezar lección
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After the misunderstanding, the two neighbors met to square up and apologize.
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The government launched a new initiative to effectively stamp out illegal corruption in the capital. empezar lección
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The government launched a new initiative to effectively stamp out illegal corruption in the capital.
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The police and the barricaded suspects maintained a tense stand off for several hours. empezar lección
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The police and the barricaded suspects maintained a tense stand off for several hours.
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Drinking plenty of fluids can often stave off a cold during the winter months. empezar lección
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Drinking plenty of fluids can often stave off a cold during the winter months.
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The meeting ended early, but the team decided to stick around for a brief informal chat. empezar lección
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The meeting ended early, but the team decided to stick around for a brief informal chat.
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Please remember to take down the important meeting minutes accurately and distribute them. empezar lección
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Please remember to take down the important meeting minutes accurately and distribute them.
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It took the student several attempts to truly take in the highly complex mathematical theory. empezar lección
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It took the student several attempts to truly take in the highly complex mathematical theory.
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Let's talk over the proposed changes during lunch and come to a consensus. empezar lección
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Let's talk over the proposed changes during lunch and come to a consensus.
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The teacher had to tell off the unruly student for disrupting the entire class. empezar lección
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The teacher had to tell off the unruly student for disrupting the entire class.
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It's important to think through all the potential consequences before launching the new product. empezar lección
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It's important to think through all the potential consequences before launching the new product.
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She didn't have much time, so she just threw together a quick salad for dinner. empezar lección
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She didn't have much time, so she just threw together a quick salad for dinner.
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Remember to tick off each item on the checklist once you have completed the task. empezar lección
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Remember to tick off each item on the checklist once you have completed the task.
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The negotiations took all afternoon and really tied up the entire senior management team. empezar lección
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The negotiations took all afternoon and really tied up the entire senior management team.
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The dedicated students had to toil away in the library for weeks to prepare for the final exams. empezar lección
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The dedicated students had to toil away in the library for weeks to prepare for the final exams.
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Before we leave, I need to top off the fuel tank and check the tire pressure. empezar lección
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Before we leave, I need to top off the fuel tank and check the tire pressure.
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The politician decided to trot out the same old promises that he has made for the last decade. empezar lección
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The politician decided to trot out the same old promises that he has made for the last decade.
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I am exhausted from the long drive, so I think I will turn in early tonight. empezar lección
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I am exhausted from the long drive, so I think I will turn in early tonight.
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Don't forget to turn on the security alarm before you leave the house tonight. empezar lección
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Don't forget to turn on the security alarm before you leave the house tonight.
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The conversation started about politics but soon began to veer off into a discussion about pets. empezar lección
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The conversation started about politics but soon began to veer off into a discussion about pets.
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The citizens turned out in record numbers to vote in the new, progressive city mayor. empezar lección
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The citizens turned out in record numbers to vote in the new, progressive city mayor.
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Watch out! There's a sheet of ice just around the corner, so drive slowly. empezar lección
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Watch out! There's a sheet of ice just around the corner, so drive slowly.
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The salesman tried hard to win over the skeptical customer with a series of product demonstrations. empezar lección
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The salesman tried hard to win over the skeptical customer with a series of product demonstrations.
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The severe drought is expected to wipe out the entire season's wheat crop. empezar lección
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The severe drought is expected to wipe out the entire season's wheat crop.
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The journalist managed to wring a short, exclusive comment from the reluctant celebrity. empezar lección
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The journalist managed to wring a short, exclusive comment from the reluctant celebrity.
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After weeks of protest, the local government finally decided to yield to the public pressure. empezar lección
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After weeks of protest, the local government finally decided to yield to the public pressure.
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Investigators were finally able to zero in on the suspect's last known location. empezar lección
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Investigators were finally able to zero in on the suspect's last known location.
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The aggressive negotiator was told to back off the demands or risk losing the deal entirely. empezar lección
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The aggressive negotiator was told to back off the demands or risk losing the deal entirely.
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The friends walked into the bar and immediately bellied up to the counter to order drinks. empezar lección
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The friends walked into the bar and immediately bellied up to the counter to order drinks.
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The poorly parked vehicle managed to box in three other cars in the small parking lot. empezar lección
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The poorly parked vehicle managed to box in three other cars in the small parking lot.
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The young artist decided to break with the traditional techniques and explore abstract styles. empezar lección
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The young artist decided to break with the traditional techniques and explore abstract styles.
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Before her trip to Paris, she needed to brush up on her rusty French language skills. empezar lección
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Before her trip to Paris, she needed to brush up on her rusty French language skills.
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The assistant tried to butter up the director before asking for a long weekend off. empezar lección
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The assistant tried to butter up the director before asking for a long weekend off.
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The new police chief promised to immediately crack down on drug-related crimes in the neighborhood. empezar lección
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The new police chief promised to immediately crack down on drug-related crimes in the neighborhood.
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Lunch is served! Everyone, dig in before the food gets cold. empezar lección
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Lunch is served! Everyone, dig in before the food gets cold.
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The new superstore successfully managed to drive out all the small local businesses. empezar lección
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The new superstore successfully managed to drive out all the small local businesses.
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Can you please drop off these important documents at the client's office on your way home? empezar lección
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Can you please drop off these important documents at the client's office on your way home?
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During the recession, the family had to eke out a living on their meager savings. empezar lección
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During the recession, the family had to eke out a living on their meager savings.
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Despite the best efforts of both teams, the final game ended in a disappointing draw. empezar lección
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Despite the best efforts of both teams, the final game ended in a disappointing draw.
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The two heavy-weight boxing champions are scheduled to face off in the ring next month. empezar lección
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The two heavy-weight boxing champions are scheduled to face off in the ring next month.
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The initial excitement about the new project soon began to fizzle out when the problems arose. empezar lección
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The initial excitement about the new project soon began to fizzle out when the problems arose.
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The company is gearing up for the major sales event that starts in two weeks. empezar lección
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The company is gearing up for the major sales event that starts in two weeks.
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We plan to get away to the coast for a long weekend to de-stress. empezar lección
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We plan to get away to the coast for a long weekend to de-stress.
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If you go back on your promise, no one will trust you again. empezar lección
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If you go back on your promise, no one will trust you again.
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It's always wise to hang onto the original receipt in case you need to return the item. empezar lección
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It's always wise to hang onto the original receipt in case you need to return the item.
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Despite the difficult economy, she managed to hold down two part-time jobs simultaneously. empezar lección
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Despite the difficult economy, she managed to hold down two part-time jobs simultaneously.
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The investigation began broadly but quickly honed in on the financial records of the suspect. empezar lección
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The investigation began broadly but quickly honed in on the financial records of the suspect.
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The historian spent months trying to hunt down the rare, unpublished letter. empezar lección
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The historian spent months trying to hunt down the rare, unpublished letter.
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The energy company decided to jack up prices suddenly at the start of the winter season. empezar lección
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The energy company decided to jack up prices suddenly at the start of the winter season.
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The editor used bright colors and bold fonts to jazz up the otherwise dull newsletter. empezar lección
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The editor used bright colors and bold fonts to jazz up the otherwise dull newsletter.
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She quickly needed to jot down the address and phone number before she forgot it. empezar lección
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She quickly needed to jot down the address and phone number before she forgot it.
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The challenging math problem was difficult, but the student decided to keep at it until he solved it. empezar lección
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The challenging math problem was difficult, but the student decided to keep at it until he solved it.
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The manager got annoyed because important documents were always lying around on the staff's desks. empezar lección
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The manager got annoyed because important documents were always lying around on the staff's desks.
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Please be careful with the new calculations; we cannot afford to mess up the final report. empezar lección
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Please be careful with the new calculations; we cannot afford to mess up the final report.
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After discussing the first point, the chairman told the committee it was time to move on to the next item. empezar lección
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After discussing the first point, the chairman told the committee it was time to move on to the next item.
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The larger corporation is trying to muscle in on the market share of the small local company. empezar lección
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The larger corporation is trying to muscle in on the market share of the small local company.
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If you accidentally break something, it is best to own up immediately and apologize. empezar lección
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If you accidentally break something, it is best to own up immediately and apologize.
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She decided to pass up the opportunity for a promotion because it required too much travel. empezar lección
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She decided to pass up the opportunity for a promotion because it required too much travel.
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It was a very complex operation, but the surgeons managed to pull off the transplant successfully. empezar lección
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It was a very complex operation, but the surgeons managed to pull off the transplant successfully.
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The activists continued to push for stronger environmental protection laws in the capital. empezar lección
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The activists continued to push for stronger environmental protection laws in the capital.
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The speaker asked the audience to quiet down so the final question could be heard clearly. empezar lección
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The speaker asked the audience to quiet down so the final question could be heard clearly.
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The final cost of the kitchen renovation is expected to run to nearly $50,000. empezar lección
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The final cost of the kitchen renovation is expected to run to nearly $50,000.
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I need to see about getting a new passport before my international travel next month. empezar lección
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I need to see about getting a new passport before my international travel next month.
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The marketing team is planning to send out a major promotional email next Tuesday. empezar lección
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The marketing team is planning to send out a major promotional email next Tuesday.
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The proud parents couldn't wait to show off their baby's latest milestone photos. empezar lección
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The proud parents couldn't wait to show off their baby's latest milestone photos.
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The group's leaders decided to shun out any member who questioned the official party line. empezar lección
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The group's leaders decided to shun out any member who questioned the official party line.
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We had to sit through a very long and uninteresting lecture about 18th-century botany. empezar lección
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We had to sit through a very long and uninteresting lecture about 18th-century botany.
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Smart investors are currently snapping up undervalued tech stocks before the market correction. empezar lección
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Smart investors are currently snapping up undervalued tech stocks before the market correction.
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The child couldn't understand the instructions, so the teacher had to spell them out for him. empezar lección
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The child couldn't understand the instructions, so the teacher had to spell them out for him.
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The famous fashion designer actually started out selling hand-knitted scarves at a local market. empezar lección
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The famous fashion designer actually started out selling hand-knitted scarves at a local market.
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We had to stay up late finishing the budget report because the deadline was midnight. empezar lección
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We had to stay up late finishing the budget report because the deadline was midnight.
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The doctor advised the patient to steer clear of all processed foods for the next few months. empezar lección
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The doctor advised the patient to steer clear of all processed foods for the next few months.
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The small, brightly painted house really stuck out among the row of identical gray homes. empezar lección
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The small, brightly painted house really stuck out among the row of identical gray homes.
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The critic utterly took apart the new movie in his scathing online review. empezar lección
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The critic utterly took apart the new movie in his scathing online review.
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I tried to talk my friend into joining the gym, but she still hasn't decided. empezar lección
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I tried to talk my friend into joining the gym, but she still hasn't decided.
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The lawyer was so angry that he furiously tore up the opposing party's entire proposal. empezar lección
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The lawyer was so angry that he furiously tore up the opposing party's entire proposal.
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The twin sisters look so much alike it is impossible to tell them apart easily. empezar lección
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The twin sisters look so much alike it is impossible to tell them apart easily.
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As soon as the main course was served, the guests enthusiastically tucked into their meals. empezar lección
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As soon as the main course was served, the guests enthusiastically tucked into their meals.
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The company hired a new manager with the hope that he could turn around the failing division. empezar lección
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The company hired a new manager with the hope that he could turn around the failing division.
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Before starting the strenuous weightlifting session, you must always warm up properly. empezar lección
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Before starting the strenuous weightlifting session, you must always warm up properly.
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He quickly ate the dry toast and then washed it down with a large cup of black coffee. empezar lección
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He quickly ate the dry toast and then washed it down with a large cup of black coffee.
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We spent the entire rainy afternoon wiling away the hours playing card games. empezar lección
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We spent the entire rainy afternoon wiling away the hours playing card games.
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Please wipe off the dusty tabletop before you start setting out the dinner plates. empezar lección
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Please wipe off the dusty tabletop before you start setting out the dinner plates.
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The technician had to wire up the entire sound system before the band could perform. empezar lección
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The technician had to wire up the entire sound system before the band could perform.
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You cannot simply wish away your financial problems; you need a concrete plan. empezar lección
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You cannot simply wish away your financial problems; you need a concrete plan.
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Since the main software is down, we need to work around the issue using a manual process. empezar lección
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Since the main software is down, we need to work around the issue using a manual process.
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Please write down your full name and contact information on this form before you leave. empezar lección
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Please write down your full name and contact information on this form before you leave.
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If you don't know the answer, ask around the office; someone must have the information. empezar lección
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If you don't know the answer, ask around the office; someone must have the information.
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The shuttle is scheduled to blast off from the launch pad precisely at 10:00 AM tomorrow. empezar lección
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The shuttle is scheduled to blast off from the launch pad precisely at 10:00 AM tomorrow.
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She tried to block out the loud noise from the nearby construction site while she was studying. empezar lección
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She tried to block out the loud noise from the nearby construction site while she was studying.
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Can you help me quickly chop up the carrots and onions for the vegetable stew? empezar lección
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Can you help me quickly chop up the carrots and onions for the vegetable stew?
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The school administration decided to clamp down on unauthorized use of mobile phones during class time. empezar lección
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The school administration decided to clamp down on unauthorized use of mobile phones during class time.
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If you wait a little longer, I'm sure the right opportunity will come along soon. empezar lección
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If you wait a little longer, I'm sure the right opportunity will come along soon.
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The road crew had to cone off the lane where the asphalt was being repaired. empezar lección
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The road crew had to cone off the lane where the asphalt was being repaired.
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After the heated argument, both parties agreed to cool down before discussing the matter further. empezar lección
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After the heated argument, both parties agreed to cool down before discussing the matter further.
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The team was urged to crack on with the development phase since the timeline was very tight. empezar lección
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The team was urged to crack on with the development phase since the timeline was very tight.
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You need to cross out the old price on the label and write the new, discounted price above it. empezar lección
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You need to cross out the old price on the label and write the new, discounted price above it.
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To improve his health, the doctor told him he needed to cut back on sugary drinks. empezar lección
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To improve his health, the doctor told him he needed to cut back on sugary drinks.
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Many traditional local crafts and skills have unfortunately begun to die out in the modern age. empezar lección
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Many traditional local crafts and skills have unfortunately begun to die out in the modern age.
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Don't dwell on your past mistakes; focus your energy on future improvements. empezar lección
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Don't dwell on your past mistakes; focus your energy on future improvements.
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It was such a convincing lie that I totally fell for the trick without a second thought. empezar lección
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It was such a convincing lie that I totally fell for the trick without a second thought.
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We need to find out the precise time the express train is scheduled to arrive. empezar lección
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We need to find out the precise time the express train is scheduled to arrive.
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I'm not sure what the speaker is trying to get at with all these vague examples. empezar lección
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I'm not sure what the speaker is trying to get at with all these vague examples.
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The company decided to give away free samples of the new energy drink at the festival. empezar lección
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The company decided to give away free samples of the new energy drink at the festival.
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We should probably head back soon, as the sun is starting to set and it will get dark quickly. empezar lección
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We should probably head back soon, as the sun is starting to set and it will get dark quickly.
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The small community managed to hold out against the besieging army for another week. empezar lección
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The small community managed to hold out against the besieging army for another week.
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The new tax rules will kick in at the start of the next fiscal year in January. empezar lección
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The new tax rules will kick in at the start of the next fiscal year in January.
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He was so thirsty that he knocked back two full glasses of water in quick succession. empezar lección
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He was so thirsty that he knocked back two full glasses of water in quick succession.
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If you are feeling dizzy, you should lie down for a few minutes until the feeling passes. empezar lección
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If you are feeling dizzy, you should lie down for a few minutes until the feeling passes.
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I look forward to finally meeting all the team members face-to-face next week. empezar lección
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I look forward to finally meeting all the team members face-to-face next week.
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He bought his wife flowers to make up for forgetting their anniversary earlier this month. empezar lección
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He bought his wife flowers to make up for forgetting their anniversary earlier this month.
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The police used surveillance footage to narrow down the list of suspects from ten to just three. empezar lección
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The police used surveillance footage to narrow down the list of suspects from ten to just three.
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The student was so tired from studying all night that he kept nodding off during the lecture. empezar lección
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The student was so tired from studying all night that he kept nodding off during the lecture.
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Please pick out the items you want to buy, and I will wait for you by the fitting rooms. empezar lección
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Please pick out the items you want to buy, and I will wait for you by the fitting rooms.
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The interviewer tried to pin down the politician on her specific stance on the new policy. empezar lección
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The interviewer tried to pin down the politician on her specific stance on the new policy.
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The children always seem to play up when they know they have a babysitter instead of their parents. empezar lección
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The children always seem to play up when they know they have a babysitter instead of their parents.
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The police officer signaled for the speeding motorist to immediately pull over to the side of the road. empezar lección
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The police officer signaled for the speeding motorist to immediately pull over to the side of the road.
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It is vital that the presenter clearly puts across the main message of the campaign in the first slide. empezar lección
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It is vital that the presenter clearly puts across the main message of the campaign in the first slide.
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She quickly saw through his charm and realized he was just interested in her money. empezar lección
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She quickly saw through his charm and realized he was just interested in her money.
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The committee decided to set aside the funding for the local park development project. empezar lección
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The committee decided to set aside the funding for the local park development project.
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Despite drinking herbal tea, she still couldn't shake off the persistent head cold. empezar lección
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Despite drinking herbal tea, she still couldn't shake off the persistent head cold.
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The winner used his acceptance speech to shout out all the mentors who helped him along the way. empezar lección
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The winner used his acceptance speech to shout out all the mentors who helped him along the way.
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We waited for the specialist for an hour, but he failed to show up for the appointment. empezar lección
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We waited for the specialist for an hour, but he failed to show up for the appointment.
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Due to safety violations, the local authorities had to immediately shut down the restaurant. empezar lección
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Due to safety violations, the local authorities had to immediately shut down the restaurant.
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The tired supervisor was under a lot of pressure and started to snap at his subordinates. empezar lección
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The tired supervisor was under a lot of pressure and started to snap at his subordinates.
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We spent the afternoon sitting by the pool and soaking up the warm afternoon sun. empezar lección
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We spent the afternoon sitting by the pool and soaking up the warm afternoon sun.
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The former CEO claimed he would stand by the company in its decision to transition to renewable energy. empezar lección
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The former CEO claimed he would stand by the company in its decision to transition to renewable energy.
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The handyman needed an hour to take apart the broken washing machine to identify the fault. empezar lección
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The handyman needed an hour to take apart the broken washing machine to identify the fault.
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It is clear that the daughter takes after her mother; they share the same sense of humor. empezar lección
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It is clear that the daughter takes after her mother; they share the same sense of humor.
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The sudden strong winds meant we had to tie down all the loose outdoor furniture. empezar lección
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The sudden strong winds meant we had to tie down all the loose outdoor furniture.
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Don't forget to tune in to the main channel at 9 PM tonight for the live final debate. empezar lección
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Don't forget to tune in to the main channel at 9 PM tonight for the live final debate.
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The unhappy factory workers decided to walk out (go on strike) and demand better working conditions. empezar lección
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The unhappy factory workers decided to walk out (go on strike) and demand better working conditions.
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The continuous bad publicity slowly started to wear down the CEO's reputation. empezar lección
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The continuous bad publicity slowly started to wear down the CEO's reputation.
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After years of losses, the accountant advised the business owner to write off the debt completely. empezar lección
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After years of losses, the accountant advised the business owner to write off the debt completely.
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If everyone chips in $10, we will have enough money to buy the manager a nice farewell gift. empezar lección
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If everyone chips in $10, we will have enough money to buy the manager a nice farewell gift.
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The comedian was so funny that the whole audience kept cracking up throughout his set. empezar lección
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The comedian was so funny that the whole audience kept cracking up throughout his set.
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She had to dash off a quick email before leaving the office to catch her train. empezar lección
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She had to dash off a quick email before leaving the office to catch her train.
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The construction crew’s loud drilling noise began to completely drown out the seminar speaker. empezar lección
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The construction crew’s loud drilling noise began to completely drown out the seminar speaker.
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The CEO spent the entire press conference trying to fend off tough questions about the merger. empezar lección
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The CEO spent the entire press conference trying to fend off tough questions about the merger.
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She managed to fight off the illness and was back at work after just three days. empezar lección
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She managed to fight off the illness and was back at work after just three days.
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The city council voted to give over the old warehouse space to the local arts community. empezar lección
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The city council voted to give over the old warehouse space to the local arts community.
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She became angry at the telemarketer’s persistent questioning and decided to simply hang up the phone. empezar lección
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She became angry at the telemarketer’s persistent questioning and decided to simply hang up the phone.
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The journalist managed to hunt out an obscure historical document from the museum archives. empezar lección
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The journalist managed to hunt out an obscure historical document from the museum archives.
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We need to meet again tomorrow to iron out the last few minor details of the contract. empezar lección
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We need to meet again tomorrow to iron out the last few minor details of the contract.
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When confronted with the evidence, the suspect began to lash out with verbal insults. empezar lección
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When confronted with the evidence, the suspect began to lash out with verbal insults.
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I only had time to leaf through the large report quickly before the meeting started. empezar lección
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I only had time to leaf through the large report quickly before the meeting started.
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The children's faces lit up with excitement when they saw all the birthday presents. empezar lección
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The children's faces lit up with excitement when they saw all the birthday presents.
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The IT team promised to look into the reported software bug first thing tomorrow morning. empezar lección
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The IT team promised to look into the reported software bug first thing tomorrow morning.
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The network hired an expert designer to make over the dilapidated community center. empezar lección
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The network hired an expert designer to make over the dilapidated community center.
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Due to the high demand, the manager decided to move up the launch date by two weeks. empezar lección
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Due to the high demand, the manager decided to move up the launch date by two weeks.
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Could you pick up a carton of milk and some eggs when you are at the grocery store? empezar lección
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Could you pick up a carton of milk and some eggs when you are at the grocery store?
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The motivational speaker decided to pin up inspiring quotes all around the walls of his office. empezar lección
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The motivational speaker decided to pin up inspiring quotes all around the walls of his office.
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The tired traveler decided to pour out his whole life story to the kind bartender. empezar lección
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The tired traveler decided to pour out his whole life story to the kind bartender.
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The critic tried to put down the new artist's work, but the audience loved it anyway. empezar lección
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The critic tried to put down the new artist's work, but the audience loved it anyway.
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Before the big presentation, we need to quickly run through the slides one last time. empezar lección
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Before the big presentation, we need to quickly run through the slides one last time.
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It took huge effort, but the engineer managed to see through the complex project to completion. empezar lección
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It took huge effort, but the engineer managed to see through the complex project to completion.
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The hikers plan to set off at dawn to avoid the hottest part of the day on the trail. empezar lección
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The hikers plan to set off at dawn to avoid the hottest part of the day on the trail.
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The new leadership is expected to significantly shake up the structure of the entire department. empezar lección
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The new leadership is expected to significantly shake up the structure of the entire department.
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The company must shore up its defenses against cyberattacks following last month's data breach. empezar lección
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The company must shore up its defenses against cyberattacks following last month's data breach.
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The vice-president will sit in for the CEO at the board meeting while he is away on vacation. empezar lección
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The vice-president will sit in for the CEO at the board meeting while he is away on vacation.
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It takes courage to stand up to a bully, especially when they are popular. empezar lección
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It takes courage to stand up to a bully, especially when they are popular.
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The lecture contained so much complex information that it was difficult to take it all in quickly. empezar lección
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The lecture contained so much complex information that it was difficult to take it all in quickly.
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Because of the unexpected guests, we had to throw together a meal from whatever we had in the pantry. empezar lección
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Because of the unexpected guests, we had to throw together a meal from whatever we had in the pantry.
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The professor only had time to touch on the key themes of the book during the short introductory talk. empezar lección
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The professor only had time to touch on the key themes of the book during the short introductory talk.
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We decided to trade in our old, inefficient car for a newer, more fuel-efficient model. empezar lección
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We decided to trade in our old, inefficient car for a newer, more fuel-efficient model.
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The meeting was so boring that I started to tune out and think about my dinner plans. empezar lección
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The meeting was so boring that I started to tune out and think about my dinner plans.
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The bouncer had to turn away several guests because the nightclub was already completely full. empezar lección
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The bouncer had to turn away several guests because the nightclub was already completely full.
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They decided to wall up the old entrance to the unused annex to save on heating costs. empezar lección
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They decided to wall up the old entrance to the unused annex to save on heating costs.
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The medication started to wear off after about four hours, and the pain returned quickly. empezar lección
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The medication started to wear off after about four hours, and the pain returned quickly.
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We only have ten minutes until dinner, so I'll quickly whip up a simple sauce. empezar lección
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We only have ten minutes until dinner, so I'll quickly whip up a simple sauce.
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The chairperson decided it was time to wind up the meeting after the last motion passed. empezar lección
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The chairperson decided it was time to wind up the meeting after the last motion passed.
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When the technical details became too complex, I started to zone out and lose focus. empezar lección
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When the technical details became too complex, I started to zone out and lose focus.
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The security guard told the crowd to back away from the scene of the accident. empezar lección
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The security guard told the crowd to back away from the scene of the accident.
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New evidence from the laboratory fully bears out the initial theory of the detective team. empezar lección
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New evidence from the laboratory fully bears out the initial theory of the detective team.
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It was a difficult feat, but the mountaineer managed to bring off the summit climb successfully. empezar lección
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It was a difficult feat, but the mountaineer managed to bring off the summit climb successfully.
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She had a terrible cough but still managed to carry off the entire musical performance flawlessly. empezar lección
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She had a terrible cough but still managed to carry off the entire musical performance flawlessly.
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The journalist tried to catch out the senator with a misleading question during the live interview. empezar lección
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The journalist tried to catch out the senator with a misleading question during the live interview.
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I need the weather forecast to tell me if the rain is going to clear up by this afternoon. empezar lección
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I need the weather forecast to tell me if the rain is going to clear up by this afternoon.
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She suddenly came into a large inheritance when her distant, wealthy aunt passed away. empezar lección
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She suddenly came into a large inheritance when her distant, wealthy aunt passed away.
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You can always count on Sarah to be punctual and well-prepared for any meeting. empezar lección
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You can always count on Sarah to be punctual and well-prepared for any meeting.
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Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when we think we have saved enough money. empezar lección
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Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when we think we have saved enough money.
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The aggressive new competitor managed to drive out all the smaller local businesses from the town center. empezar lección
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The aggressive new competitor managed to drive out all the smaller local businesses from the town center.
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You need to stop procrastinating and finally face up to the fact that you need to find a new job. empezar lección
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You need to stop procrastinating and finally face up to the fact that you need to find a new job.
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The plan to travel across Europe sadly fell through after they realized they couldn't afford it. empezar lección
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The plan to travel across Europe sadly fell through after they realized they couldn't afford it.
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Could you fill in for me at the cash register while I take my mandatory coffee break? empezar lección
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Could you fill in for me at the cash register while I take my mandatory coffee break?
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The careless driver thought he could get away with parking illegally, but he got a ticket. empezar lección
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The careless driver thought he could get away with parking illegally, but he got a ticket.
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I really need to clean out the garage, but I never seem to get round to it. empezar lección
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I really need to clean out the garage, but I never seem to get round to it.
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Despite her strict diet, she finally gave in to temptation and ate a large slice of cake. empezar lección
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Despite her strict diet, she finally gave in to temptation and ate a large slice of cake.
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He tried desperately to hold back his tears as he listened to the moving farewell speech. empezar lección
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He tried desperately to hold back his tears as he listened to the moving farewell speech.
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After the operation, he was only able to keep down clear liquids for the first 24 hours. empezar lección
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After the operation, he was only able to keep down clear liquids for the first 24 hours.
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The new employee failed to live up to the high expectations set by his impressive resume. empezar lección
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The new employee failed to live up to the high expectations set by his impressive resume.
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The store manager decided to heavily mark up all the vintage collector's items before the sale. empezar lección
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The store manager decided to heavily mark up all the vintage collector's items before the sale.
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The new software simply does not measure up to the quality of the competitor's existing product. empezar lección
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The new software simply does not measure up to the quality of the competitor's existing product.
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You should never pass up the chance to learn a new skill when it is offered to you. empezar lección
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You should never pass up the chance to learn a new skill when it is offered to you.
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After lending her the money, he asked her to pay him back the full amount by the end of the month. empezar lección
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After lending her the money, he asked her to pay him back the full amount by the end of the month.
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Despite the difficult conditions and strong wind, the climbers decided to press on toward the peak. empezar lección
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Despite the difficult conditions and strong wind, the climbers decided to press on toward the peak.
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We cannot rule out the possibility that the competitor might launch a similar product next quarter. empezar lección
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We cannot rule out the possibility that the competitor might launch a similar product next quarter.
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Due to safety concerns, the city council decided to shut down the old amusement park permanently. empezar lección
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Due to safety concerns, the city council decided to shut down the old amusement park permanently.
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The company had to slash down their budget for marketing after the poor sales figures in Q1. empezar lección
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The company had to slash down their budget for marketing after the poor sales figures in Q1.
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Everyone occasionally makes a small mistake; don't worry about the little slip up in the report. empezar lección
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Everyone occasionally makes a small mistake; don't worry about the little slip up in the report.
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The instruction manual was so confusing that the engineer had to spell out the procedure step-by-step. empezar lección
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The instruction manual was so confusing that the engineer had to spell out the procedure step-by-step.
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The current economic problems in the country largely stem from decisions made a decade ago. empezar lección
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The current economic problems in the country largely stem from decisions made a decade ago.
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My grandmother absolutely swears by this old remedy for curing a common cold quickly. empezar lección
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My grandmother absolutely swears by this old remedy for curing a common cold quickly.
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Stop trying to talk down to me; I understand the subject just as well as you do. empezar lección
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Stop trying to talk down to me; I understand the subject just as well as you do.
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The lawyer was so angry about the unfair terms that he decided to tear up the contract. empezar lección
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The lawyer was so angry about the unfair terms that he decided to tear up the contract.
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Before you accept the new job offer, you should take a few days to think it over carefully. empezar lección
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Before you accept the new job offer, you should take a few days to think it over carefully.
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The dictator's brutal policies eventually caused the population to turn against him completely. empezar lección
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The dictator's brutal policies eventually caused the population to turn against him completely.
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The development of artificial intelligence is likely to usher in a new era of automation. empezar lección
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The development of artificial intelligence is likely to usher in a new era of automation.
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The combination of debt and bad luck began to weigh down on the struggling entrepreneur. empezar lección
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The combination of debt and bad luck began to weigh down on the struggling entrepreneur.
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Upon hearing the strange noise, the security guard quickly wheeled around to face the disturbance. empezar lección
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Upon hearing the strange noise, the security guard quickly wheeled around to face the disturbance.
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The athlete was determined to work up a sweat during every single training session. empezar lección
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The athlete was determined to work up a sweat during every single training session.
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The police department decided to zero in on the areas with the highest crime rates for their new initiative. empezar lección
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The police department decided to zero in on the areas with the highest crime rates for their new initiative.
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The child was disciplined for continuing to answer back (reply disrespectfully) to the teacher after being warned. empezar lección
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The child was disciplined for continuing to answer back (reply disrespectfully) to the teacher after being warned.
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I hate it when people barge in (interrupt abruptly) on private conversations without knocking first. empezar lección
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I hate it when people barge in (interrupt abruptly) on private conversations without knocking first.
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Don't worry about the current controversy; it's trivial and will soon blow over (pass without lasting effect). empezar lección
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Don't worry about the current controversy; it's trivial and will soon blow over (pass without lasting effect).
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I was surprised to bump into (meet unexpectedly) my old high school geography teacher at the concert. empezar lección
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I was surprised to bump into (meet unexpectedly) my old high school geography teacher at the concert.
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The government promised to clamp down on (act strictly to prevent) illegal tax evasion schemes immediately. empezar lección
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The government promised to clamp down on (act strictly to prevent) illegal tax evasion schemes immediately.
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She often comes across as cold and reserved, but she is very kind once you get to know her. empezar lección
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She often comes across as cold and reserved, but she is very kind once you get to know her.
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Due to rising utility prices, the company announced plans to cut back on (reduce expenditure) heating and lighting. empezar lección
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Due to rising utility prices, the company announced plans to cut back on (reduce expenditure) heating and lighting.
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The historians managed to dig up (find by searching hard) some fascinating new details about the ancient queen. empezar lección
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The historians managed to dig up (find by searching hard) some fascinating new details about the ancient queen.
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For the charity gala, she decided to doll up (dress smartly/glamorously) in her best evening gown. empezar lección
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For the charity gala, she decided to doll up (dress smartly/glamorously) in her best evening gown.
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I can drop off (take to a destination and leave) the dry cleaning on my way to the office this morning. empezar lección
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I can drop off (take to a destination and leave) the dry cleaning on my way to the office this morning.
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The pressure from the project manager will only ease off (decrease/become less intense) once we hit the first deadline. empezar lección
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The pressure from the project manager will only ease off (decrease/become less intense) once we hit the first deadline.
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It took three days for the boy's immune system to fight off (defend against) the nasty stomach virus. empezar lección
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It took three days for the boy's immune system to fight off (defend against) the nasty stomach virus.
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I really don't want to fork out (spend a lot of money, often reluctantly) another $500 for a car repair right now. empezar lección
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I really don't want to fork out (spend a lot of money, often reluctantly) another $500 for a car repair right now.
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She had to grind away (work hard for a long period) at her thesis for six months straight before submitting it. empezar lección
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She had to grind away (work hard for a long period) at her thesis for six months straight before submitting it.
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