...and in his youth he had been (7)___________ of an athlete.
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- The athlete had been ________ long legs and a persistent temperament so he was very successful.
- His success was due to _______ he had been working hard.
- He had always been ______ by his elder sister. (overshadow)
- He told his wife that he had been in the office by unexpected caller. (delay)
- 中国大学MOOC: He claimed that he had been deprived ______ his freedom.