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1. It goes without ___ that John is the best student in his class.
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I always ___ the children a story before bedtime.
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Let's choose a big company, ___, Ford and examine their pricing policy.
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You haven't handed in the lessons yet. What can you ___ for yourself?
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It's difficult ___ Bob and John apart.
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Do as I ___ , not as I do.
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The captain ___ the troop to open fire against the enemies.
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Please ___ everybody I'll be away for ten days.
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I've ___ you the truth.
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The fact that she didn't sign the document ___ a lot about her values.
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