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Gang leaders and corrupt officials could be named in smuggling sanctions | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/22Ever wondered how governments are trying to tackle people smuggling? This BBC News report dives into how sanctions, like asset freezes, could be used against smugglers and corrupt officials, giving you a real-world look at international policy. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to sanctions enforcement and gain insights into this complex issue!
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vulnerable
US /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
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UK /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
- Adjective
- Being open to attack or damage
- Being easily harmed, hurt, or wounded
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US /ˈpɪriəd/
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UK /ˈpɪəriəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set amount of time during which events take place
- A way to emphasize what you will say
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US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
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UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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