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Why Plastic Straws Suck
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HsiangLanLee posted on 2018/08/14Ever wondered why plastic straws became such a huge deal? This video dives into the world of single-use plastics, exploring everything from the viral turtle straw incident to what companies like Starbucks and groups like Ocean Conservancy are doing about it. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing environmental issues and learn practical tips for a zero-waste lifestyle!
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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 /sɔrt/
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UK /sɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize things by putting them into groups
- To deal with things in an organized way
- Noun
- Group or class of similar things or people
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US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
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UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
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UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
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