My father hit the roof when he found that I'd damaged the car. -> Closest to .....

The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.

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On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.

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It is believed that the plane crash was caused by electrical malfunction of its navigation system.

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Too many people were unemployed, and the economy got into trouble. ( closest meaning to ....)

“Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.”

– “Haven‟t you hear the news? His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning.” ( closest in meaning to ....)

The works of the English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking helped pave the way for the framework of general relativity and theoretical prediction of black holes dynamics and mechanics.

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He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.

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Punctuality is imperative in your new job.

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When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air.

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She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.

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Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.

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The competition was aimed to stimulate the learning spirit among students.

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The people interviewed for the survey were randomly selected.

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Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.

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