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- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
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- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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How to Pronounce -SON in Jefferson, Jackson, Johnson & Madison | American #English Reduced Syllables
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/11Ever wonder how Americans say names like Jefferson and Jackson so quickly? This video breaks down the fascinating concept of reduced syllables in American English, showing you how the '-son' ending often becomes a quick 'sun' sound. You'll pick up this essential pronunciation pattern and be able to say these common names (and more!) with confidence!
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