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US judge sentences ex-officer in Breonna Taylor case | REUTERS
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/22Ever wondered about the legal and social impact of major court cases? This video dives into the sentencing of an ex-officer in the Breonna Taylor case, offering a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with terms related to civil rights and federal sentencing. You'll gain deeper cultural understanding while following this important news story!
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approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
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UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEIC
More severe
US /səˈvɪr/
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UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very bad; harsh
- (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
A2TOEIC
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US /ˈsɛntəns/
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UK /'sentəns/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- Noun
- Official punishment given by a court of law
- Set of words that make a whole statement
A1
More prominent
US /ˈprɑmənənt/
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UK /ˈprɒmɪnənt/
- Adjective
- Being important or well known
- Being easily noticeable
B1
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