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Sanjay was the real $power\, behind\, the\, throne$ and all politicians were aware of this.
Sanjay was the real $power\, behind\, the\, throne$ and all politicians were aware of this.
- AThe person who had the real control and power
- BThe acknowledged leader
- CThe person who controlled the monarch
- DThe person who advised the queen
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Harassed by repeated acts of injustice,he decided to $put\, his\, foot\, down$.
Harassed by repeated acts of injustice,he decided to $put\, his\, foot\, down$.
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$I$ am sure they will fight $tooth\, and\, nail$ for their rights.
$I$ am sure they will fight $tooth\, and\, nail$ for their rights.
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The detective $left\ no\ stone\ unturned$ to trace the culprit.
The detective $left\ no\ stone\ unturned$ to trace the culprit.
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The case was $held\ over$ due to the great opposition to it.
The case was $held\ over$ due to the great opposition to it.
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