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L.A.'s wildfires have only intensified the city's decades-long housing crisis | The Excerpt
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Bryan posted on 2025/02/03Ever wondered how wildfires and housing shortages collide in places like L.A.? This video dives deep into the city's complex housing crisis, explaining wildfire displacement and policy challenges. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to urban planning and housing, making it a fantastic way to boost your knowledge and language skills!
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resilience
US /rɪˈzɪljəns/
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UK /rɪˈzɪliəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
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More permanent
US /ˈpɚmənənt/
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UK /'pɜ:mənənt/
- Adjective
- Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
- Noun
- A person who is a permanent employee.
- A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.
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More crisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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More conflict
US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
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UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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