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MrSmith sold that magnificent cottage of his on the sea____2,000,000 dollars

sked how to be a good manager in the interview, the ________ described good personal characteristics as the necessity to manage a group and get a job well done..

He told me the news ____ the Queen wouldvisit China the next month.

He’sfinished his homework. — ______.