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Winners, losers, and the lasting cost of the US shutdown • FRANCE 24 English
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Hassan Casspair posted on 2025/11/13Ever wondered about the real impact of a US government shutdown? This video dives deep into who wins and loses, and the long-term costs, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to politics and economics. You'll gain cultural insight while understanding key terms like 'ACA subsidies' and 'federal workers'!
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US /tɚm/
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UK /tɜ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- Length of time something is expected to happen
- Transitive Verb
- To call; give a name to
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US /ˈkeˌɑs/
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UK /'keɪɒs/
- Noun (plural)
- State of utter confusion or disorder
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete disorder and confusion.
- Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
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US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
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UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
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