Words ________ me when I wanted to express my thanks to him for having saved my son from the burning house.

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The store had to ________ a number of clerks because sales were down.

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(2007·辽宁)

Eric received training in computer for one year, ________ he found a job in a big company.

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(2006·辽宁)

The computer system ________ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.

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Reportedly yesterday a group of American soldiers were walking along the road in Iraq when a bomb was ________, three of whom were killed.

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(2006·广东)

I was Still sleeping when the fire ________, and then it spread quickly.

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I admired my classmate Lisa very much. ________ her prettiness, she was smart and helpful.

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It's ten years since the scientist ________ on his life's work of discovering the valuable chemical.

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(2006·江西)

For all these years I have been working for others. I'm hoping I'll ________ my own business someday.

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It's New Year. The children ________ wild with excitement and happiness.

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