With a similar contrast between a partly cloudy sky and a dark street, the cover of the recent rock CD _____ a famous surrealist painting from the early 1900s.
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Although John F. Kennedy was known for his carefree flag football games, Gerald Ford should be _____ as our football president: He turned down offers to play for two National Football League teams in order to pursue a career in public service.
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Though many _____ endlessly praised his work, Dan often wished for some honest criticism.
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The losing game show contestant experienced a strange mix of (i)_____ and (ii)_____ ; although she was disappointed that she didn't win the million dollar prize, she was still (iii)_____ about returning to her normal life.
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The magazine article from 1956 decrying the (i)_____ of sequels and remakes flooding the nation`s movie theaters that summer (ii)_____ the claim that such derivative films are a uniquely 21st-century phenomenon.
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Although considerable (i)_____ resources had already been expended on the new drug, development had to be halted due to adverse effects during human testing; once hailed as a kind of (ii)_____ that could be used to treat numerous physical and mental ailments, the drug will likely be remembered only as a financial albatross that bankrupted its developers.
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Sheila would often _____ about her boyfriend`s habits, but everyone could tell that her seemingly bitter complaints were mostly facetious.
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Although the stress tests given to European banks are supposed to reassure (i)_____ investors by distinguishing the reliable financial institutions from the more (ii)_____ ones, the lack of candor from those reporting has made the test results (iii)_____ .
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Carey and Skylar`s constant bickering dismayed their mother, who had grown weary of their _____ .
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The Mayor was so _____ by the long trial that, despite his eventual acquittal, he admitted his failing health and declined to run for re-election.
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Despite her hearing loss and (i)_____ painful arthritis, Maj was a pleasant and surprisingly (ii)_____ dog.
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While any bird egg will suffice for the tradition of egg decorating, those with _____ shells are preferred, so as to prevent breaking when their contents are hollowed.
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Hand-cuffing the two (i)_____ men stopped the (ii)_____ violence, but did nothing to cease the volley of (iii)_____ they continued to yell at each other.
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Though she willingly admitted that the (i)_____ town was scenically beautiful, Christine could not help but feel it was (ii)_____ backwater compared to her previous home in the city.
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The Roman Empire's military and political _____ was often challenged by the smaller but ambitious Persians, who for centuries fought wars intended to usurp Rome's dominion.
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The chairman's (i)_____ comments about the environmental disaster caused people to grow even angrier at the company, (ii)_____ a situation that was already (iii)_____ .
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Allowing distinguished figures to (i)_____ on their experiences, lives and wisdom learned, the memoir genre has given us such significant works as Ulysses S. Grant`s Personal Memoir's, an interesting, well-written account of his days as a general and a president. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the genre also provides an outlet for anyone who wants to share any (ii)_____ experience, as evidenced by the (iii)_____ release of a fly-by-night internet celebrity`s memoir next month.
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Although Father`s Day, first celebrated in 1908, is now an honored tradition in the United States, it did not always enjoy such (i)_____ ; rather, unofficial (ii)_____ from prominent figures such as Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan were required before Americans embraced the holiday.
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Some conservative theologians subscribe to the belief of Biblical (i)_____ as far as the Scripture never being wrong when it comes to revealing God, his vision, and his news to humanity. However, other literalist Christians believe the (ii)_____ refers to the Bible being without error in every way, including matters of chronology, history, biology, sociology, politics, et cetera.
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When he was alive, the magnate was described as arrogant, bitterly critical, and (i)_____ . Nevertheless, the speaker, who was often the victim of his legendary (ii)_____ , was able to find (iii)_____ things to say about him.
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