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UK government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections | BBC News
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/17Ever wondered about the drama behind local elections? This video dives into the UK government's surprising U-turn on delaying council elections, explaining the high court challenge and what it means for voter rights. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary related to electoral law and government reform, perfect for boosting your English!
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unprecedented
US /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/
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UK /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/
- Adjective
- Not having happened before, or to such a degree
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US /pəˈzɪʃən/
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UK /pəˈzɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's opinion or attitude about something
- Specific location where someone or something is
- Transitive Verb
- To put in a particular location or direction
- To put or arrange (someone or something) in a particular place or way.
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US /ˌkætəˈstrɑfɪk/
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UK /ˌkætə'strɒfɪk/
- Adjective
- Causing a lot of damage or suffering
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US /ˈfræŋkli/
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UK /ˈfræŋkli/
- Adverb
- Speaking honestly and directly
- Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
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