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The detective $left\ no\ stone\ unturned$ to trace the culprit.
The detective $left\ no\ stone\ unturned$ to trace the culprit.
- Atook no pains
- Bdid very irrelevant things
- Cresorted to illegitimate practices
- Dused all available means
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His friends advised him to be $fair\, and\, square$ in his dealings.
His friends advised him to be $fair\, and\, square$ in his dealings.
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The question of abolition of private property is still $a\, moot\, point.$
The question of abolition of private property is still $a\, moot\, point.$
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When he tells stories about himself,he is inclined to $draw\ the\ long\ bow$.
When he tells stories about himself,he is inclined to $draw\ the\ long\ bow$.
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