verb + preposition
Can you wait ____ me to finish my lunch?
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Can you wait for me to finish my lunch?
Let me know if you would be interested _____ meeting with me.
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Let me know if you would be interested in meeting with me.
What’s the reason ____ your unhappiness?
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What’s the reason for your unhappiness?
They were worried ____ the exam.
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They were worried about the exam.
She believes in helping people who are less fortunate than her.
She believes _____ helping people who are less fortunate than her.
It smells ____ coconut in here.
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It smells of coconut in here.
You should be proud __ your progress.
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You should be proud of your progress.
We understand the need _____ change but we should move slowly.
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We understand the need for change but we should move slowly.
This spray should protect you _____ mosquitoes.
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This spray should protect you from mosquitoes.
Not knowing local customs can often lead _____ misunderstandings when people go abroad.
Not knowing local customs can often lead to misunderstandings when people go abroad.
We do not rely ___ rail transport, so our delivery will not be affected by the strike.
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We do not rely on rail transport, so our delivery will not be affected by the strike.
I’m not aware ____ anyone who knows how to cook as well as I do.
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I’m not aware of anyone who knows how to cook as well as I do.
We'll soon come up with a solution ____ this problem.
We'll soon come up with a solution to this problem.
The cause _____ primary brain tumors is unknown.
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The cause of primary brain tumors is unknown.
Workers often go on strike when their salaries don't keep pace with increases in the cost ____________
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Workers often go on strike when their salaries don't keep pace with increases in the cost of living
She succeeded _____ passing her TOEFL with flying colors!
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She succeeded in passing her TOEFL with flying colors!
He's married ____ a famous singer.
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He's married to a famous singer.
We've had a sharp increase ____ tourism in the town.
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We've had a sharp increase in tourism in the town.
Their decision will depend _____ the test results.
Their decision will depend on the test results.
I haven't lived in this city very long, so I'm still not accustomed ____ the climate
I haven't lived in this city very long, so I'm still not accustomed to the climate
The placenta is attached to the uterine wall. It may detach _____ the wall before or during labor.
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The placenta is attached to the uterine wall. It may detach from the wall before or during labor.
Shamefully, we have become accustomed ____ being witnesses of violence.
Shamefully, we have become accustomed to being witnesses of violence.
The supply _____ workers is at high levels, and this is having an impact on prices and wages.
The supply of workers is at high levels, and this is having an impact on prices and wages.
France is famous _____ wine.
France is famous for wine.
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