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101) The strength of the European community emanates ___ the prosperous economies of relatively few member states.
(A) with
(B) from
(C) around
(D) to

102) I apologize for encroaching ___ your valuable time, but I should appreciate your advice in an important matter.
(A) upon
(B) in
(C) from
(D) on

103) The estate was so encumbered ___ debts that it was not worth buying.
(A) with
(B) in
(C) from
(D) into

104) That a man should become So engrossed ___ a pursuit that he risks his life on a mountains needs explanation.
(A) with
(B) for
(C) into
(D) in

105) He had become a sort of sub-editor, entrusted ___ hiring other members of staff.
(A) in
(B) for
(C) with
(D) to

106) The young women was escorted ___ the court by her solicitor.
(A) from
(B) with
(C) up
(D) off

107) After a lengthy inquiry, the management was exonerated ___ any responsibility for the fire that destroyed the factory.
(A) in
(B) from
(C) for
(D) to

108) Time has expunged ___ his memory all recollections of these terrible events.
(A) from
(B) with
(C) in
(D) out

109) Martin neatly fended ___ a thrust at his chest.
(A) in
(B) off
(C) of
(D) from

110) No, he cannot go, I have not finished ___ him yet!
(A) with
(B) in
(C) from
(D) to