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They ___________the rumor on online forums long before it appeared in the news.
A. were spreading
B. have been spreading
C. had been spreading

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Vocabulary › View Hands down, he is the best singer tonight.
A. No competition
B. Tied hands
C. The worst
D. Hands raised
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The project was challenging; ________, it was rewarding.
A. although
B. therefore
C. for example
D. while
