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It was very windy, but we really enjoyed the picnic. (fact); We really enjoyed the picnic ……………………….. was very windy.

despite the fact that it

I couldn't believe it when Jackie came back to work. (aback); I …………………….. the speed of Jackie's return to work.

was taken aback by

It's very probable that this dog will win the competition. (highly); It's …………………………. will win the competition.

highly likely that this dog

Mary didn't seem to be at all scared when she drove the motorbike. (disregard); Mary showed ………………………………. own safety when she drove the motorbike.

a disregard for her

Jane said it was Sarah's fault that the dinner party was a disaster. (placed); Jane …………………………… Sarah for the disastrous dinner party.

placed the blame on

Even when I did very badly, my teacher always gave me encouragement. (matter); ………………………………….. I did, my teacher always gave me encouragement.

No matter how badly

Hannah was preparing to send an email to Richard when she saw his email. (point); Hannah was …………………………….. Richard an email when she saw his email.

on the point of sending

"It's not a good idea to invest in that company," Philip told John. (against); Philip ……………………………….. in that company.

advised John against investing