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What rights does the US have to take Venezuelan oil? #Venezuela #Oil #BBCNews
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/07Ever wondered about the US claims on Venezuelan oil? This video breaks down the complex world of oil sanctions and international law, explaining the legal arguments and geopolitical factors at play. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to energy and global politics, perfect for understanding these intricate discussions!
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US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
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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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US /klem/
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UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
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UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
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