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Direction: There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (Option A, B, C, or D) the following sentence would best fit. Sentence: Without the lab's persistent research, the trade in these powerful, invasive tools would continue largely unchecked, leaving civil society vulnerable. Paragraph: The Citizen Lab, based at the University of Toronto, operates as a digital watchdog, exposing sophisticated state-sponsored hacking and surveillance technologies. [A] Their work involves meticulous forensic analysis of malware like Pegasus, which is often sold to governments globally. [B] This technology has been linked to the targeting of journalists, human rights defenders, and opposition figures, fundamentally compromising democratic discourse. [C] The lab's findings, published globally, are vital for policymakers and tech companies attempting to close security loopholes. [D]