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____ the summit
reach the summit
overcome _____
overcome fears / barriers
____ things personally/seriously
take things personally/seriously
sort out a ____
sort out a problem / an issue
He was born without legs and yet he's managed to overcome severe ________ and become a well-politician. (able)
He was born without legs and yet he's managed to overcome severe disability and become a well-politician.
He's a great player. He has this real _______ to win. (determined)
He's a great player. He has this real determination to win.
Buying a house is a big ______. (commit)
Buying a house is a big committment.
All our electricity comes from ______ energy. (renew)
All our electricity comes from renewable energy.
I went / used to go to Texas for a month with my parents when I was eleven.
I went go to Texas for a month with my parents when I was eleven.
My grandfather used to / would be very direct. He always said what he meant!
My grandfather used to be very direct. He always said what he meant!
To be honest, I regret to tell / telling my parents about it.
To be honest, I regret telling my parents about it.
I applied for about 50 jobs and in the end I managed to / could find one.
I applied for about 50 jobs and in the end I managed to find one.
We've redecorated the flat since the last time you visited.
The flat _____ you last visited. SINCE
The flat has been redecorated since you last visited.
You'll need to pay the full fee before you arrive.
The full fee ________ in advance. SHOULD
The full fee should be paid in advance.
I had really long hair when I was younger.
I ______ really long hair when I was younger. TO
I used to have really long hair when I was younger.
It's a shame I didn't practise more when I was younger.
I ______ more when I was younger. WISH
I wish I had practised more when I was younger.