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The commissioner thought that the proposal would fall through.

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His persistently poor performance is already driving his parents round the bend.

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We had to prevail upon him to accept that offer. 

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Mr Jebu displayed a high sense of conviviality during the Gala.

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Despite the cancellation of the excursion, the students still waited at the school gate.