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Use one of the words or phrases below to complete each of these sentences from news reports.

Note that you may have to change the form of a word to complete the sentence correctly.

to end up / wetsuits / repellent / to blend in / a spate of

1.
Scientists say they have isolated the natural chemicals which make some people smell unpleasant to mosquitoes. The team is not naming the chemicals involved but hopes a new generation of natural insect ________ may follow.

2.
Many of the UK's first postboxes were painted green, __________ with the landscape.

3.
Nathan Sharp wanted to buy a pair of skis, but it was September and he knew the skis might __________ gathering dust and taking up space in his closet until the ski season started in December.

4.
The challenge he set himself was a total of 40 swims in a year - with at least two in each month of the year. All had to be completed without a _________. Water temperatures have varied between 35F and 68F (2C and 20C).

5.
A team of "Guardian Angels" are to patrol the streets of Luton following __________ violent crime in the town. The volunteer anti-crime organisation wants people to form units to help "vulnerable" people in their own communities.