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- The situation in Iraq was hotly debated by Congress
- After a slow start, their relationship blossomed
- Because of changes in regulations, farming is quite a gamble (risky) these days.
- She wanted to do well at work so she set out to cultivate her boss.
- He saw his university degree as the key to a successful future.
- She made a fatal mistake when she was rude to him at last week’s small party; now he’s the boss and he’s unlikely to forgive her
- People are currently bullish about the stock market.
- America sees Cuba as being in its own backyard