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to get something from a particular place |
We source all the meat sold in our stores from British farms. |
All our vegetables are locally sourced. |
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a fact that people are made aware of, especially one that has been secret and is surprising (disclosure) |
revelation about/concerning something startling/sensational revelations about her private life |
He was dismissed after revelations that confidential files were missing. |
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to provide the things that a particular type of person wants, especially things that you do not approve of |
They only publish novels which cater to the mass market. |
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the speed at which somebody/something walks, runs or moves |
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. |
The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill. |
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a person whose job is to find new people to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc. |
a survey of corporate recruiters |
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an official group of people who have been given responsibility to control something, or to find out about something, usually for the government |
The commission is expected to report its findings next month. |
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. |
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in a way that is shared by, including or typical of a whole group of things; in a way that is not specific |
All these styles and traditions are generically referred to as ‘world music’. |
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to choose to take or not to take a particular course of action |
After graduating she opted for a career in music. |
After a lot of thought, I opted against buying a motorbike. |
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to repeat a mathematical or computing process or set of instructions again and again, each time applying it to the result of the previous stage |
Iterate on them quickly |
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the purpose that something is designed for or expected to perform |
Manufacturing processes may be affected by the functionality of the product. |
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long life; the fact of lasting a long time |
We wish you both health and longevity. |
He prides himself on the longevity of the company. |
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a band of coloured lights in order of their wavelengths, as seen in a rainbow and into which light may be separated |
A spectrum is formed by a ray of light passing through a prism. |
Red and violet are at opposite ends of the spectrum. |
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a person who receives something |
recipients of awards |
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unexpected, surprising or strange [incredible] |
What an extraordinary thing to say! |
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! |
