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PEOPLE WHO WANTED TO ABOLISH, OR END, SLAVERY |
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expansion [image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image] Hide phonetics
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when something increases in size, number or importance:
the rapid expansion of the software industry
Expansion into new areas of research is possible.
an expansion of industry |
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hardship [image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image] [image] [image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image][image] Hide phonetics
noun [C or U]
(something which causes) difficult or unpleasant conditions of life, or an example of this:
The 1930s was a time of high unemployment and economic hardship in much of the United Kingdom. |
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loss
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1 [C or U] when you no longer have something or have less of something:
Many parents feel a sense of loss when their children leave home.
He suffered a gradual loss of memory.
There will be substantial job losses if the factory closes down.
blood/hair/weight loss |
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refuse (SAY NO) Show phonetics
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to say that you will not do or accept something:
He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused.
He's in trouble but he's refused all (my offers of) help.
[+ to infinitive] On cold mornings the car always refuses to start.
[+ two objects] The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom. |
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| MAKING A FIRM DECISION FOR ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER |
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unity Show phonetics
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when everyone agrees with each other or wants to stay together
national unity
family unity |
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| WAS FAMILIAR WITH; EXPERIENCED |
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| THE TIME WHEN A PERSON IS A BABY |
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| A PERSON WHO WORKS IN THE GOVERNMENT OR POLITICS |
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