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A Brief History of Baseball
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tim posted on 2014/12/24Ever wondered how America's favorite pastime became so iconic? Dive into the thrilling history of baseball, from its early days to legendary players like Jackie Robinson and the drama of the Black Sox scandal! You'll not only get a fascinating cultural deep-dive but also boost your vocabulary with terms like 'designated hitter' and 'free agency'.
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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 /ˈrekərd/
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UK /'rekɔ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Highest or most extreme level achieved
- Round plastic disc on which music has been stored
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate a temperature, speed, etc.; register
- To write down or say what happened
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US /ˈmedʒɚ/
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UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
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UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
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