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1. He grasped my hand enthusiastically. 2. I find these mathematical problems difficult to grasp. / I can’t grasp what he’s getting at.
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The speed of her recovery has astounded doctors.
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The ship was stranded on the rocks.
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He is adamant that he is not going to resign.
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A quick recap of the idea and its main advantages.
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1. A new scheme was hurriedly devised. 2. A training program should be devised.
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1. The book was deemed to be unsuitable for children. 2. He deemed it unwise to tell her the truth.
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1. There are glaring omissions in the report. 2. We found several accidental omissions in the list of names.
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The company took on extra staff to clear the backlog of work.
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1. I think she's doing a tremendous job. 2. a tremendous amount of money.
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The two statements are contradictory.
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1. mortgage/rent arrears. 2. He is already in arrears with the rent.
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He waded across the river.
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1. a government tainted by scandal. 2. The meat has been tainted. 3. He has been tainted by his contact with criminals.
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