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1.At length we succeeded in _________(settle) all the problems. 

2.Some lawyers seem to enjoy________ (abuse) witnesses. 

3.I ________(pity) anyone who has to feed a family on such a low income.

4.Bush has been somewhat less outspoken, apparently sensitive to being seen as _________(pressure) his successor at a tough moment.

5.You can improve your writing just by ______(shorten) some of these long sentences.

6.Of course it can be well worthwhile simply ______(transform) cultured tissue in this way.

7.By____ (resist) the Mafia's attempts to control the region, he was putting his own life in danger.

8.________(sigh)deeply, she began her routine of getting ready for bed.

9.Plans ________ (reform) the health care system have failed more than once.

10.The prisoner_________(exhibit) no emotion when the sentence was read out.