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  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • bike lane: A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
  • in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • in times: During periods or moments of.
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • put back: To return something to the proper place
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • on foot
  • painted over: To cover something with paint.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
  • city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
  • bus: A large road vehicle used for carrying many people
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
  • park: Person's name
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
  • big: Popular
  • mobility: Ability to move
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • safe: Highly likely
  • lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • bike: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
  • cycling: To go through a series of events repeatedly
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • daily: Happening every day
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
  • large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
  • plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • pedestrian: Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
  • design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
  • public: Owned by the government
  • plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • differently: In another and different manner
  • sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
  • option: A choice
  • lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • mayor: Head of a town or city government
  • largely: In large part; mainly or chiefly
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
  • transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
  • retail: Business of selling products to the public
  • asset: Thing that has value to you
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • congest: To be or become very crowded
  • maximize: To make as large or great as possible
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • commissioner: Person heading a group in charge of something
  • sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
  • axiom: A generally accepted rule or statement generally
  • epoxy: Glue with epoxy
  • paver: A person who paves.
  • underscore: To highlight or stress
  • emulation: Effort to equal or surpass another
  • flagship: Chief one of a related group
  • gravel: Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
  • lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get close to reaching something or somewhere
      • To request someone to do something specific
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
      • Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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    • asset

      US /ˈæsˌɛt/

      UK /'æset/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that has value to you
      A2TOEIC
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    • axiom

      US /ˈæksiəm/

      UK /ˈæksiəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A generally accepted rule or statement generally
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    • bike

      US /baɪk/

      UK /baɪk/

      • Noun
      • 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To ride a bicycle or motorbike
      A2
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    • bike lane

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
      A2
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
      A2
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    • commissioner

      US /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/

      UK /kəˈmɪʃənə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person heading a group in charge of something
      A2
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    • congest

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be or become very crowded
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    • cycling

      US /'saɪklɪŋ/

      UK /'saɪklɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go through a series of events repeatedly
      • To ride on a bicycle
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of riding a bicycle
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
      B1
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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
      B1
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    • differently

      US /ˈdɪfərəntlɪ/

      UK /'dɪfrəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In another and different manner
      • In a way that shows a different opinion or perspective.
      A2
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    • emulation

      US /ˌɛmjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌemjʊ'leɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Effort to equal or surpass another
      B2
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    • flagship

      US /ˈflæɡˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈflægʃɪp/

      • Noun
      • Chief one of a related group
      C2
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    • furniture

      US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/

      UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
      A2TOEIC
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    • gravel

      US /ˈɡrævəl/

      UK /'ɡrævl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
      B2
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
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    • in plain sight

      US /ɪn plen saɪt/

      UK /in plein sait/

      • Phrase
      • Easily visible; not hidden.
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • in times

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During periods or moments of.
      • During a particular era or period in history.
      A1
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • lane

      US /len/

      UK /leɪn/

      • Noun
      • Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
      • Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
      A2
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    • largely

      US /ˈlɑ:rdʒli/

      UK /ˈlɑ:dʒli/

      • Adverb
      • In large part; mainly or chiefly
      A2
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
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    • lawn

      US /lɔn/

      UK /lɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
      • Ground on which grass grows, as in a garden
      B1
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    • lawsuit

      US /ˈlɔˌsut/

      UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
      C2TOEIC
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    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
      A2
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
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    • maximize

      US /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/

      UK /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as large or great as possible
      B1
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    • mayor

      US /ˈmeɪər/

      UK /meə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Head of a town or city government
      B1TOEIC
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    • mobility

      US /moˈbɪliti/

      UK /məʊˈbɪləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to move
      • The ability to move between different levels of society or employment.
      C1
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • on foot

      US /ɑn fʊt/

      UK /ɔn fut/

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
      B2
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    • option

      US /ˈɑpʃən/

      UK /'ɒpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A choice
      • A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
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    • painted over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cover something with paint.
      A1
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    • past it

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
      • Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
      A1
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    • pedestrian

      US /pəˈdɛstriən/

      UK /pəˈdestriən/

      • Adjective
      • Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
      • Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
      • Countable Noun
      • Any person walking on a sidewalk or down a road
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    • percent

      US /pɚˈsɛnt/

      UK /pə'sent/

      • Adverb
      • One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A proportion multiplied by 100
      • A specified amount in every hundred
      A2TOEIC
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
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    • put back

      US /pʊt bæk/

      UK /put bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something to the proper place
      A1
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • retail

      US /ˈriˌtel/

      UK /'ri:teɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of selling products to the public
      • Adverb
      • Bought or sold in a store or shop
      C1TOEIC
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    • safe

      US /sef/

      UK /seɪf/

      • Adjective
      • Highly likely
      • Being out of danger
      • Countable Noun
      • Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
      A1
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    • sidewalk

      US /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/

      UK /ˈsaɪdwɔ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
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    • sight

      US /saɪt/

      UK /saɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
      • To see something rare or unusual
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things or people that one can see
      • Range or distance that someone can see
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    • six times

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
      • On six occasions; six instances.
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    • temporary

      US /'tempəreri/

      UK /ˈtemprəri/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
      • Noun
      • A temporary worker.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • traffic

      US /ˈtræfɪk/

      UK /'træfɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The cars or vehicles on the road
      • Amount of activity over a communication system
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal or trade in something illegal.
      • To direct and control traffic.
      A2TOEIC
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    • transportation

      US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/

      UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of moving people or goods between places
      • A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
      B1
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    • underscore

      US //ˌʌndərˈskɔr//

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or stress
      • To provide a musical accompaniment or background to a scene or performance.
      • Noun
      • A punctuation mark (_) written below the line.
      • A line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis or to indicate a space.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
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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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    【TED】Janette Sadik-Khan: New York's streets? Not so mean any more (Janette Sadik-Khan: New York's streets? Not so mean any more)

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    Ever wondered how New York City transformed its chaotic streets into vibrant public spaces like Times Square? This talk dives into the amazing world of street design and placemaking, showing you how simple changes can make cities feel less mean and more alive! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to urban planning and see how practical ideas can reshape our daily lives.

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