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Trump Puts ICE in Airports, Backs Down on Iran Threat Amid Oil Crisis, Blames Hegseth: A Closer Look
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/29Ever wondered how political headlines translate into real-world airport delays and international tensions? This "A Closer Look" segment breaks down Donald Trump's recent actions and statements, offering a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of current events and pick up useful vocabulary related to diplomacy and political commentary. You'll get a deeper cultural insight while enjoying some sharp political satire!
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empathy
US /ˈɛmpəθi/
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UK /ˈempəθi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, especially when those feelings are negative or painful
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More chaos
US /ˈkeˌɑs/
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UK /'keɪɒs/
- Noun (plural)
- State of utter confusion or disorder
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete disorder and confusion.
- Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
B1
More imagine
US /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
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UK /ɪ'mædʒɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- To suppose or assume something.
A1TOEIC
More spike
US /spaɪk/
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UK /spaɪk/
- Noun
- The top point in a graph
- Long, thin metal rod that ends in a point
- Intransitive Verb
- To go up to a point on a graph
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