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- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- poverty: State of being poor
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- American: Person from the USA
- defense: Argument in support of something
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
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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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Top 3 Ways Sweatshops Help The Poor Escape Poverty
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James posted on 2015/07/14Ever wondered about the real impact of sweatshops? This video dives into the surprising arguments defending them, exploring how they might actually help people escape poverty and discussing complex ideas like minimum wage and outsourcing. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and explore cultural depth while understanding the unintended consequences of economic development.
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