________ I talked, I gained some confidence.

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Mary ________ Smith for five years.

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China is larger than ________ country in Africa.

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Marry stamps ________ by me since last year.

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The necklace is used as a small watch ________ a decoration.

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Games were held ________ four years at the end of June.

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He asked ________ to the place where he was most needed.

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There was a man ________ John.

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The latest research shows there's ________ thing.

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________ of this two sisters is good at dancing.

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