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At length we succeeded in _________(settle) all the problems. 
Some lawyers seem to enjoy________ (abuse) witnesses. 
I ________(pity) anyone who has to feed a family on such a low income.
Bush has been somewhat less outspoken, apparently sensitive to being seen as _________(pressure) his successor at a tough moment.
You can improve your writing just by ______(shorten) some of these long sentences.
Of course it can be well worthwhile simply ______(transform) cultured tissue in this way.
By____ (resist) the Mafia's attempts to control the region, he was putting his own life in danger.
________(sigh)deeply, she began her routine of getting ready for bed.
Plans ________ (reform) the health care system have failed more than once.
The prisoner_________(exhibit) no emotion when the sentence was read out.