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2. We can __________ that after some time our farmers will be able to __________ international competition. o A BrhK
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10. In China, customers pay far less for a DVD than ____________ countries. 8y<.yfgG
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11. ____________dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive. ,cS#
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18. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not____________ for her work. Ewr2popK
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19. It is imperative that the government ____________ more investment into the shipbuilding industry. fi>.X99(G
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22. The statistics ____________ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. l3^'b p6HQ
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28. The thieves fled with the local police close on their ____________. \ 5j}6Wj
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