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Why we're seeing mass layoffs in the US but not the UK
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Mackenzie posted on 2020/07/08Ever wondered why the US saw massive layoffs while the UK kept jobs safe? This video breaks down the surprising policy differences, like unemployment insurance versus the UK's furlough scheme, that led to these outcomes. You'll pick up key vocabulary for discussing economics and workplace practicalities!
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assume
US /əˈsum/
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UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
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US /ˈmæsɪv/
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UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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More inevitable
US /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/
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UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- That must happen; certain to happen
- Sure to occur or happen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A situation that is unavoidable
- Things that cannot be avoided
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US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
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UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
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