Things that matter

People of all... can participate in The Rock Choir movement (skills, talents).

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The initial small numbers... to a nationwide phenomenon (expanded, increased).

(a)  

She really pulled off a... with her new project (remarkable achievement).

(a)  

Such people are thin on the... (extremely rare).

(a)  

Come on, simply give it a... ! What can go wrong anyway (try)?

(a)  

We set off on foot and... long we reached the path leading to the summit (soon).

(a)  

I haven't purchased it yet but, by all... , it is of excellent quality (based on general opinion).

(a)  

The spectators... with delight at the first goal of their favored team (uttered shrill cries).

(a)  

I am not crying; I am just... (weeping).

(a)  

She seemed so serious but I figured she was simply... me (playfully mocking, irritating).

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