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Why does America love football? The answer is imperialism | Edge of Sports
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/02/06Ever wondered why American football is such a huge deal in the US? This video dives deep into its surprising connection with American imperialism and how it shaped national identity, offering you a chance to pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fascinating look at history, culture, and the sport itself.
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embrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
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UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
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US /tɛnd/
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UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
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US /kənˈvɪns/
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UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
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US /kənˈsɪdər /
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UK /kən'sɪdə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To think carefully about something
- To believe someone or something to be something.
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