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delegation |
a group of people who represent the views of an organization, a country, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------- A high-level US delegation heads to the Middle East to win backingfor the deal |
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in an apparent act of |
a obvious act ------------------------------------------- A spy has been found dead in an apparent act of suicide. |
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amidst |
in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear -------------------------------------------------------------- Itcomes amidst a growing political scandal. |
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allegation |
a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal ----------------------------------------------------- corruption allegation |
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plead |
to ask somebody for something in a very strong and serious way ---------------------------------------------------------------- has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges |
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extradited |
to officially send back somebody who has been accused or found guilty of a crime to the country where the crime was committed -------------------------------------------------------------------- The criminal was extradited to the US from Switzerland. |
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simultaneous |
(adj.)happeningat the same time ----------------------------------------------- At least 5 simultaneous explosions in Gaza. |
