| percent Listen to the word |
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Sentences: I think that the [percentage] of students that have to repeat a level in this program is usually about 25% or less. What [percentage] of your salary do you have to pay in income tax? French-Canadians make up about 20 [percent] of Canada's population. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| concede Listen to the word |
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Sentences: He was finally obliged to [concede] that he was wrong when the results of the experiment were revealed. She will never [concede] that I am right even if she knows it is true. The government has granted tax [concessions] to new companies which create at least 50 permanent jobs. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| abuse Listen to the word |
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Sentences: There are many child workers who are [abused] by factory owners in some countries. Don't [abuse] your privileges or they will be taken away. [Abuse] of medicine can be very dangerous. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| offspring Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Female elephants live in family units of about two to four related females and their [offspring]. If they all lived, two ordinary house flies could produce 5,000,000,000,000 [offspring] in one season. Women in Eritrea bear on average six children, but generally not all of their [offspring] survive into adulthood. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| estate Listen to the word |
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Sentences: When my grandmother died, she left her entire [estate] to charity. In accordance with your late father's wishes, we have divided his [estate] equally amongst his grandchildren. The multi-millionaire left his entire [estate] to a charity for cats. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| appear Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Watching too much television [appears] to have a negative effect on children's education. I was thinking of my friend Jack when suddenly he [appeared] on the street in front of me. The magician made a rabbit disappear from its cage, and then [reappear] in his hat. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| crisis Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The Asian financial [crisis] has had serious effects on the economy of British Columbia. My father is having a mid-life [crisis], and is acting like a teenager. It's so embarrassing. The country is in an economic [crisis], and their currency is now almost worthless. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| pulse Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The doctor felt the patient's [pulse], and found that it was normal. During the delivery, the nurse monitored the baby's [pulse] to see if it was okay. The old man had apparently had a heart attack, and it took the doctors a while to find his [pulse]. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| prosecute Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The police decided not to [prosecute] because they didn't have enough evidence. The [prosecutor] asked the judge for a 5-year prison sentence for the man accused of raping a young woman. Boxer Mike Tyson was [prosecuted] for raping a teenage beauty queen. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| verify Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We just have to phone the head office to [verify] your credit card. Before accepting payment by check, please [verify] the amount, and the date. The professor will be [verifying] your footnotes to make sure your research is authentic. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |