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HEAVY RAINS |
Drops of water from clouds Rain is forecast for tomorrow. |
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STRONG WINDS |
Current of air moving approximately horizontally,especially one strong enough to be felt.
Strong winds made the crossing very choppy. |
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POLICE RAID |
A short sudden attack, usually by a small group of people. The drugs were found during a police raid on the house. |
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BE INJURED |
If your feelings are injured, someone has offended or upset you. It's nothing more than injured pride. |
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BREAK INTO |
To suddenly begin to do something. He felt so happy that he broke into song |
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BE DELAYED |
Happening at a later time than expected or intended. The protests are a delayed reaction to last week's announcement. |
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CURRENT EVENTS |
News about events happening now. CURRENT EVENTS ARE IMPORTANT FOR SOCIETY |
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OVERNINGHT SUCCESS |
The achieving of the results wanted or hoped for. I've been trying to persuade her to take on more people, but so far without success. |
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SEE FIRSTHAND |
If you experience something firsthand, you experience it yourself. Most of the older reporters have experienced war firsthand. |
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KEEP UP WITH |
To continue to be informed about something. He’s never made an effort to keep up with current events. |
