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    customs

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    n. pl.Noun (plural)Place where baggage is checked for illegal goods
    Airport clerks checked our baggage in customs
    n. pl.Noun (plural)What are usual or normal; people's normal habit
    My family's customs include big meals together and singing old songs
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Traditions that most people in a community do
    Ancient Egyptian culture had many unique and interesting beliefs and customs
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The official department that administers and collects the duties levied by a government on imported goods
    Customs vary widely from country to country

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    A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake

    06:39A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake
    • when British Customs and Excise decided that Jaffa Cakes should be reclassified as chocolate-covered biscuits and, hence, be liable to the standard rate of VAT.

      when British Customs and Excise decided that Jaffa Cakes should be reclassified as chocolate-covered biscuits and, hence, be liable to the standard rate of VAT.

    • Jaffa Cakes had previously been considered to be cakes by Customs and Excise, something that is exempt from a tax.

      Jaffa Cakes had previously been considered to be cakes by Customs and Excise, something that is exempt from a tax.

    B1

    The rise of realistic fake designer bags

    05:25The rise of realistic fake designer bags
    • But U.S. customs, for example (to use one example of a border patrol group), only has so many people, and they can only inspect about five percent (that's estimated about five percent) of what comes into the border.

      But U.S. customs, for example (to use one example of a border patrol group), only has so many people, and they can only inspect about five percent (that's estimated about five percent) of what comes into the border.

    • BUT U.S. CUSTOMS FOR EXAMPLE,

      BUT U.S. CUSTOMS FOR EXAMPLE,

    B1

    15 Useful English Phrases for Travel

    08:3615 Useful English Phrases for Travel
    • "Do as the locals do." This means to embrace the customs of the area you are visiting.  

      "Do as the locals do." This means to embrace the customs of the area you are visiting.  

    • Participating in some of the local customs is a really fun way to meet people and learn more about their cultures. 

      Participating in some of the local customs is a really fun way to meet people and learn more about their cultures. 

    A2

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • Decades of infiltration meant the police, customs...

      Decades of infiltration meant the police, customs...

    B1

    Growing number of Chinese migrants seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

    05:27Growing number of Chinese migrants seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border
    • According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at least 4,300 Chinese migrants have been caught crossing the southern border illegally in the past five months alone, more than double the total for all of last year.

      According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at least 4,300 Chinese migrants have been caught crossing the southern border illegally in the past five months alone, more than double the total for all of last year.

    • CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION,

      CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION,

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • On day one, I will make sure that, number one, we end the ice policies and the customs and border policies that are violating the human rights.

      On day one, I will make sure that, number one, we end the ice policies and the customs and border policies that are violating the human rights.

    • WE LOOK AT CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

      WE LOOK AT CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

    B1

    The Vocabulary Show: Travel ✈️✈️✈️ Learn 27 words and expressions about travel in 12 minutes!

    12:00The Vocabulary Show: Travel ✈️✈️✈️ Learn 27 words and expressions about travel in 12 minutes!
    • This is a proverb which means that you should follow the rules and traditions and customs and behaviour of the place that you are visiting. 

      This is a proverb which means that you should follow the rules and traditions and customs and behaviour of the place that you are visiting. 

    B1

    50 Important English TRAVEL Phrases

    28:0350 Important English TRAVEL Phrases
    • When you go through customs, you will probably  be asked this coming question, "Are you traveling  

      When you go through customs, you will probably  be asked this coming question, "Are you traveling  

    • in customs, "I'm traveling for business."  "No, I'm just traveling for pleasure." Great. 

      in customs, "I'm traveling for business."  "No, I'm just traveling for pleasure." Great. 

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    “There Is a Collision Coming,” Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson's 2024 Predictions

    10:20“There Is a Collision Coming,” Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson's 2024 Predictions
    • He loved its traditions, its weird little customs, its idiosyncrasies.

      He loved its traditions, its weird little customs, its idiosyncrasies.

    • He loved its traditions, its weird little customs, its idiosyncrasies.

      He loved its traditions, its weird little customs, its idiosyncrasies.

    B1

    The History of Halloween

    03:29The History of Halloween
    • Other Samhain customs included going from home to home to gather food, fuel, and offerings for the festival.

      Other Samhain customs included going from home to home to gather food, fuel, and offerings for the festival.

    • Other Samhain customs included going from home to home to gather food, fuel, and offerings for the festival.

      Other Samhain customs included going from home to home to gather food, fuel, and offerings for the festival.

    B2