| arise Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Give me a call if any problems [arise]. If any questions [arise] during the lecture, don't hesitate to ask them. He always helps out whenever the need for it [arises]. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| sweat Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The [sweat] rolled down his face as he worked in the hot sun. The cook wiped the [sweat] off her face as she bent over the hot stove to stir the soup. The patient had a high fever, and her clothes were soaked with [sweat]. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| shove Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The bully [shoved] little Bobby off the chair he was sitting on. People were [shoving] each other, trying to get in line to get tickets to the big rock show. A woman was seriously injured today after being [shoved] in front of a bus by an unknown man. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| poison Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Make sure that all household [poisons] are out of the reach of small children. We put out some rat [poison] to get rid of mice, but our cat ate it, and died. Mercury is a dangerous [poison] which caused terrible birth defects in a generation of people living in Minamata, Japan. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| broadcast Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The news was [broadcast] early this morning. She hopes to pursue a career in [broadcasting] as an announcer. The BBC is the public [broadcaster] in England. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| dominate Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The Americans have [dominated] Olympic basketball for many years. After years of [domination] by the Japanese, the Korean people are now taking full control of their country. He is a very [dominant] figure in the industry, so everyone listens to his advice. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| eliminate Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The government has been cutting budgets in various departments in an effort to [eliminate] the deficit. The Brazilian team will be [eliminated] from the World Cup competition if they lose tomorrow's game. Andr Agassi faces [elimination] in the first round of Wimbledon if he loses this match. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| enroll Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Her parents have [enrolled] her in a ballet class. I [enrolled] at the university in 1990. [Enrollment] at the university has increased a great deal over the past five years. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| civil Listen to the word |
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Sentences: With tensions mounting between the different ethnic groups, the U.N. fears the outbreak of a [civil] war. In any military conflict, there are always innocent [civilians] who are killed or injured. We got married in a [civil] ceremony which was held in our living room. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| explain Listen to the word |
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Sentences: I didn't really understand the math problem at first, but my friend [explained] it to me, and now it seems pretty clear. Do you have a good [explanation] for why you weren't home last night at midnight? There are many [unexplainable] mysteries in our universe which scientists do not yet understand. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |