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President Obama Delivers a Statement on the Government Shutdown
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Solomon Wolf posted on 2013/10/03Ever wondered what happens during a government shutdown and how it impacts everyday people? President Obama explains the Affordable Care Act and calls for action, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to healthcare and politics. You'll also get a dose of cultural depth by understanding a key moment in U.S. history!
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the government
US /ði ˈɡʌvənmənt/
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UK /ðə ˈɡʌvənmənt/
- Noun
- The group of people who control a country or state.
- The system by which a state or community is governed.
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US /hɛlθ ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
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UK /helθ inˈʃuərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Insurance that covers the cost of medical expenses.
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US /ʃʌt daʊn/
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UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
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