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1.We’ve got to make our decision ________. 2.He raised his arm to _______ his face from the blow. 3.You can’t go to the wedding in that old shirt; it is quite _____. 4.He hasn’t made enough effort, therefore his work _______ mine. 5.The company has had a successful year, ____ mainly to the improvement in export sales.