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Tony Blair and Marco Rubio among names on Donald Trump’s Gaza 'Board of Peace' | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/17Curious about Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza? This BBC News report dives into the controversial appointments and the plan itself, offering a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and diplomacy. You'll gain insights into the complexities of Middle East peace efforts while boosting your English!
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controversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
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US /ˈdɛspərɪt/
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UK /ˈdespərət/
- Adjective
- Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
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US /ɛmˈbres/
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UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
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- Transitive Verb
- To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- Adjective
- Destroying everything; very shocking
- Causing great emotional pain or shock.
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