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1. I didn’t go out on National Day because the bad weather ____________ the difficulty.
2. They were ____________ each other over the price of coffee.
3. The traffic accidents have decreased sharply ____________ the recent ban on driving after drinking.
4. The old lady ____________ the homeless girl and took her home.
5. For the next year or so I will have to ____________ my son to support the family.
6. The boy _______________ on seeing the big terrifying dog yesterday.
7. I think he should be given the position because he ____________ it.
8. I’m not sure who that book _______________.