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    These successful people have set good{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (example) to us. They wouldn't have achieved their success if they{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (abandon)their dreams. Believe in yourself and try your best, and success will not be far {#blank#}10{#/blank#} you.