take on , take to, take up ,take in ,take down, take over, take of f

take on , take to, take up ,take in ,take down, take over, take of f
1\The firmexpandedand()100more workers.
2\Doesthegovernment havethedeterminationto ()the challenge.
3\He()drinking afterhiswifedied.
4\Theyareread to()armsto defendthemselves.
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