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We could not wait to get out of the doors again after the long winter.

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His views are looked down upon by his fellow workers.

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The decision of the lower court was set aside on appeal by the appellate court.

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Only strict laws can make the evil of the dowry die out.

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We kept our fingers crossed till the final results were declared.

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He took to the heart the death of his wife as he was very much attached to her.

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The lawyer told Gopan straight from the shoulder that this case was weak.

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It is because of his nature that Ramu can turn his hand to anything.

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It is no use telling them the dangers of the smoking because they will just snap their fingers at well-meant advice.

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I had no alternative but to put my feet down as I found that new proposal was not workable.

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He came down on the prevailing apathy to the intolerable living condition of some members of the family.

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The aroma form the kitchen makes my mouth water.

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He came within an inch of getting killed in the crash.

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Jobin told the audience to hold their peace until he had finished his address.

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On seeing the policeman, the robber took to his heels.

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This report calls in question all the previous research on the subject.

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It was due to his carelessness toward his official responsibilities that he got sacked from his present job.

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I shall arrange to serve him out at the proper time.

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It was in the presence of the security that the robbers made away with one crore rupees from the bank.

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It was such a messy affair, but rashly somehow managed to wash his hands of the entire affair.

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When I told Nicole what I had done she went for me like wild beast.

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If you get involved in the controversy, you may burn your fingers.

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She is fully conscious of her responsibility in this matter.

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Robin kicked the bucket last evening and the relatives came to know about it very late.

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Since his riding accident, he was given a wide berth to skittish horses.