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A Typo In The First Line Of The Declaration Of Independence? - Walter Isaacson Explains
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/18Did you know there might be a typo in the very first line of the Declaration of Independence? Walter Isaacson breaks down this fascinating historical detail and explores the founding contradictions of America. You'll pick up some great vocabulary while diving deep into American history!
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US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/
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UK /ˈfiɡə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To appear in a game, play or event
- To calculate how much something will cost
- Noun
- Your body shape
- Numbers in a calculation
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US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
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UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To weaken your position or views
- To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you lessen your demands to get agreement
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US /ˈriəˌlaɪz/
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UK /'ri:əlaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become aware of or understand mentally
- To achieve or make something happen.
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US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
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