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Why America keeps getting bogged down in the Middle East | Fareed's Take
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/15Ever wonder why the US keeps getting drawn into the Middle East? This video dives deep into the historical parallels with the British Empire and the complex factors behind American foreign policy. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating cultural insights while exploring this crucial topic!
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ultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
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UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
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US /ˈstrætədʒi/
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UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
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US /ɪkˈspɛkt/
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UK /ɪk'spekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To believe something is probably going to happen
- To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
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US /dɪˈstrækt/
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UK /dɪ'strækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To draw someone's attention away from something
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