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acknowledge* |
verb [ T ] UK /əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/ US /əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/
to accept, admit, or recognizesomething, or the truth or existence of something: يعترف
[ + -ing verb ] She acknowledged having been at fault.
[ + that ] She acknowledged that she had been at fault.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists.
to tell someone, usually in a letter oremail, that you have received something they sent you: يخبر انه تلقى Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
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admit* |
verb
UK /ədˈmɪt/ US /ədˈmɪt/ -tt-
admit verb (ACCEPT)
[ T or I ] to agree that something is true,especially unwillingly: يعترف
He admitted his guilt/mistake.
[ + (that) ] She admitted (that) she had made a mistake. [ + -ing verb ] She admitted making a mistake.
[ obj + to infinitive ] The new law was generally admitted to be difficult to enforce. |
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anticipate* |
to imagine or expect that something will happen: يتوقع
[ + -ing verb ] They anticipate having several applicants for the job.
[ + that ] They anticipate that they will have several applicants for the job
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appreciate* |
verb UK /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ US /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
appreciate verb (VALUE) B2 to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it:
يقدر
There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.
I appreciate haveing some time off work.
C2 [ T ] to understand a situation and realize that it is important: يتفهم [ + that ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make.
used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful:
يقدر بايحاء تشكر او امتنان [ + -ing verb ] I appreciate your making the effort to come.
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avoid |
verb [ T ] US /əˈvɔɪd/ to stay away from someone or something, orprevent something from happening, or notallow yourself to do something: I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays because the stores are so crowded. |
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consider |
verb
UK /kənˈsɪd.ər/ US /kənˈsɪd.ɚ/
verb (POSSIBILITY)
B1 [ I or T ] to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision:
يفكر في امكانية او اتخاذ قرار
[ + -ing verb ] We're considering selling the house. |
contemplate verb UK /ˈkɒn·təm·pleɪt/ US /ˈkɑn·təmˌpleɪt/ to think about something for a long time or in a serious way I’m contemplating changing my job. |
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delay |
verb UK /dɪˈleɪ/ US /dɪˈleɪ/
A2 [ I or T ] to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected:
نأجل My plane was delayed by an hour.
Heavy snow delayed the start of the game.
[ + -ing verb ] I think we should delay deciding about this until next year.
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defer |
verb [ T ] UK /dɪˈfɜːr/ US /dɪˈfɝː/ -rr- to delay something until a later time: يؤجل My bank has agreed to defer the repayments on my loan. [ + -ing verb ] Can we defer making a decision until next week? |
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detest |
verb [ T not continuous ] UK /dɪˈtest/ US /dɪˈtest/ to hate someone or something very much: I detest any kind of cruelty. [ + -ing verb ] I detest having to get up when it's darkoutside. her detested older brother She detested traveling in hot weather. |
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dislike |
verb [ T ] UK /dɪˈslaɪk/ US /dɪˈslaɪk/ B1 to not like someone or something: Why do you dislike her so much? [ + -ing verb ] I dislike walking and I hate camping. |
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dread |
verb [ T ]
UK /dred/ US /dred/
C2 to feel extremely worried or frightenedabout something that is going to happen or that might happen:
He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.
[ + -ing verb ] I'm dreading having to meet his parents.
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dread to thinkC2 used to say that you do not want tothink about something because it is tooworrying:I dread to think what would happen if he was left to cope on his own. |
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entail |
verb [ T ] formal UK /ɪnˈteɪl/ US /ɪnˈteɪl/ to make something necessary, or to involve something: يستلزم Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk. [ + -ing verb ] Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money. |
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excuse |
US /ɪkˈskjuz/ to forgive someone:
Please excuse me for being so late – there was a lot of traffic.
It was hard to excuse him for treating me so badly.
You're always making excuses for not helping me. |
excuse me interrupting excuse me for interrupting excuse my interrupting |
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fancy |
verb UK /ˈfæn.si/ US /ˈfæn.si/
fancy verb (LIKE) to want to have or do something:
Do you fancy a drink this evening?
[ + -ing verb ] I didn't fancy swimming in that water.
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finish |
verb UK /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ US /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ finish verb (COMPLETE/END) A1 [ I or T ] to complete something or come to the end of an activity: [ + -ing verb ] Have you finished reading that magazine? |
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forgive |
verb [ I or T, not continuous ]
UK /fəˈɡɪv/ US /fɚˈɡɪv/ forgave | forgiven
B1 to stop blaming or being angry with someone for something that person has done, or not punish them for something:
Forgive me for asking, but how much did you pay for your bag?
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Forgive me asking Forgive me for asking Forgive my asking |
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imagine* |
verb [ T ] UK /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ US /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ B1 to form or have a mental picture or ideaof something:
Imagine Robert Redford when he was young - that's what John looks like.
[ + (that) ] Imagine (that) you're eating ice cream - try to feelhow cold it is.
[ + question word ] Can you imagine how it feels to be blind?
[ + -ing verb ] She imagined herself sitting in her favouritechair back home.
[ + -ing verb ] Imagine spending all that money on a coat! |
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involve |
verb [ T not continuous ]
UK /ɪnˈvɒlv/ US /ɪnˈvɑːlv/
B1 If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity, etc.: يتضمن
Research involving the use of biological warfare agentswill be used for defensive purposes. [ + -ing verb ] The operation involves putting a small tubeinto your heart.
The operation involves inserting a small tube into the heart. |
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keep |
verb (CONTINUE DOING) B1 [ I + -ing verb ] (also keep on) to continue doing something without stopping, or to do itrepeatedly: He keeps trying to distract me. I keep on thinking I've seen her before somewhere. I kept hoping that he'd phone me. |
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loathe |
verb [ T ] US /loʊð/ to feel strong hate, dislike, or disgust for someone or something: I loathe doing housework. "Do you like fish?" "No, I loathe it." |
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mean* |
verb (HAVE RESULT)
B1 [ T ] to have a particular result:
Lower costs mean lower prices.
[ + that ] Advances in electronics mean that the technologyis already available.
[ + -ing verb ] If we want to catch the 7.30 train, that will mean leaving the house at 6.00.
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miss |
[ + -ing verb ] I haven't missed smoking like I expected to. [ + -ing verb ] I only just missed being run over by a bus this morning. |
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mind |
verb (BE ANNOYED)
A2 [ I or T ] (used in questions and negatives) to be annoyed or worried by something:
Do you think he'd mind if I borrowed his book?
[ + -ing verb ] I don't mind having a dog in the house so longas it's clean.
informal I wouldn't mind (= I would like) something to eat, if that's OK.
Would you mind turning (= please turn) your radio down a little please?
Do you mind if I (= may I) put the TV on?
[ + obj + -ing verb ] Do you mind me smoking?
[ + question word ] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.
I'd rather stay in tonight, if you don't mind.
mainly uk "Would you like tea or coffee?" "I don't mind - either."
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mention |
verb [ T ]
UK /ˈmen.ʃən/ US /ˈmen.ʃən/
B1 to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words:
I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta.
[ + (that) ] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job.
[ + -ing verb ] My wife mentioned seeing you the other day.
[ + question word ] Did she happen to mention whether she would be coming?
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propose* |
verb UK /prəˈpəʊz/ US /prəˈpoʊz/
verb (SUGGEST) B2 [ T ] to offer or suggest a possible plan oraction for other people to consider:
[ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.
[ + -ing verb ] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers.
verb (INTEND)
B2 [ T ] formal to intend to do something:
[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the projectin such a short time?
[ + -ing verb ] How do you propose tackling this problem?
I do not propose to reveal details at this stage.
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pardon |
verb [ T ] UK /ˈpɑː.dən/ US /ˈpɑːr.dən/
to forgive someone for something they have said or done. This word is often used inpolite expressions
Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is ergonomics?
[ + -ing verb ] Pardon me interrupting, but there's a client to see you.
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Pardon me interrupting Pardon me for interrupting Pardon my interrupting |
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postpone |
verb [ T ] UK /pəʊstˈpəʊn/ /pəstˈpəʊn/ US /poʊstˈpoʊn/ B1 to delay (defer) an event and plan or decide that it should happen at a later date or time: They decided to postpone their holiday until next year. [ + -ing verb ] We've had to postpone going to France because the children are ill. |
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prevent |
verb [ T ]
UK /prɪˈvent/ US /prɪˈvent/
B1 to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:
Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.
[ obj+from+ -ing verb ] His disability prevents him (from) driving. you can't prevent my leaving
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recall |
verb UK /rɪˈkɔːl/ US /riˈkɔl/ to remember something يَتذكّر I don’t recall arranging a time to meet. |
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recollect |
verb UK /ˌrek·əˈlekt/ US /ˌrek·əˈlekt/ to remember something يَتذكّر I didn’t recollect having seen him. |
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resent |
verb UK /rɪˈzent/ US /rɪˈzent/ to feel angry and upset about anunfair situation يَسْتاء I resent having to work late. |
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report* |
verb UK /rɪˈpɔːt/ US /rɪˈpɔːrt/
report verb (TELL)
B1 [ I or T ] to give a description of something or information about it to someone:
We called the insurance company to report the theft.
The assassination was reported in all the newspapers.
I want you to report (to me) on progress (= on what you have done) every Friday.
[ + -ing verb ] Spies reported seeing a build-up of soldiers
The crew reported that the situation was normal.
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save |
verb (NOT WASTE) B1 [ I or T ] to prevent time, money, or effortbeing wasted or spent: You'll save time if you take the car. [ + two objects ] Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work. [ + -ing verb ] I'll lend you a bag for your trip - it'll save you buying one. informal Can you save it for later (= tell me your newslater when I am less busy)? |
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stop |
verb UK /stɒp/ US /stɑːp/ -pp- stop verb (FINISH) A1 [ I or T ] to finish doing something that you were doing: Once I start eating chocolate, I can't stop. [ + -ing verb ] Stop shouting - you're giving me a headache! I couldn't stop laughing. Stop it!/Stop that! |
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suggest |
verb [ T ]
UK /səˈdʒest/ US /səˈdʒest/
suggest verb [ T ] (MENTION)
B1 to mention an idea, possible plan, oraction for other people to consider:
I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party.
formal Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir?
[ + (that) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.
Liz suggested/suggests (that) I try the shop on Mill Road.
[ + -ing verb ] I suggested/suggest putting the matter to the committee.
[ + question word+Infinitive ] Can you suggest/suggested where I could buy a dozen roses?
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allow |
verb (GIVE PERMISSION) B1 [ T ] to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening: [Obj + to infinitive ] Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Jamie's party? [V-ing] Her parents don't allow smoking in the house |
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attempt |
verb [ T ] UK /əˈtempt/ US /əˈtempt/ B1 to try to do something, especiallysomething difficult: [ + to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window. [ + to infinitive ] Don’t attempt to do these tricks at home. |
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begin |
verb (START TO DO)
A2 to start to do something:
I began the book six months ago, but I can't seem to finishit.
[ + -ing verb ] Jane has just begun learning to drive.
[ + to infinitive ] After waiting for half an hour she was beginning to get angry.
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bother |
verb UK /ˈbɒð.ər/ US /ˈbɑː.ðɚ/ bother verb (MAKE AN EFFORT) B2 [ I or T ] to make the effort to do something: [ + to infinitive ] He hasn't even bothered to write. You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother. [ + -ing verb ] Don't bother making the bed - I'll do it later. [ + -ing verb or + to infinitive ] You'd have found it if you'd bothered looking/to look. |
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cease |
verb [ I or T ] formal UK /siːs/ US /siːs/ B2 to stop something: Whether the protests will cease remains to be seen. The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year. [ + to infinitive ] Workplace nurseries will cease to be liablefor tax. [ T ] Clapp had to cease publication because of lack of money. [ + to infinitive ] It was hard to accept that one day he would simply cease to exist. |
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continue |
verb UK /kənˈtɪn.juː/ US /kənˈtɪn.juː/ B1 [ I or T ] to keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this: [ + to infinitive ] It's said that as the boat went down the bandcontinued to play. [ + -ing verb ] If she continues drinking like that, I'll have to carry her home. |
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deserve |
verb [ T not continuous ] UK /dɪˈzɜːv/ US /dɪˈzɝːv/
B1 to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or thequalities you have:
[ + to infinitive ] They certainly deserved to win that game.
[ + to infinitive ] The American people deserve to know what went wrong. |
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intend |
verb [ T ] UK /ɪnˈtend/ US /ɪnˈtend/
B1 to have as a plan or purpose:
[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year.
Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd intended.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] I don't think she intended me to hear the remark. |
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nɪˈɡlekt C2 to not do something, often because you forget: I'd neglected to give him the name of the hotel where I'd be staying. He neglected to mention the fact that we could losemoney on the deal. |
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omit |
verb [ T ] UK /əʊˈmɪt/ /əˈmɪt/ US /oʊˈmɪt/-tt- C1 to fail to include or do something: She was omitted from the list of contributors to the report. The Prince's tour conveniently omitted the most deprivedareas of the city. [ + to infinitive ] formal She omitted to mention that she would be away next week. |
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permit |
verb UK /pəˈmɪt/ US /pɚˈmɪt/ -tt- B1 [ T ] to allow something: The regulations do not permit much flexibility. [ + -ing verb ] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month. [ + obj + to infinitive ] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password. |
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recommend |
verb [ T ] UK /ˌrek.əˈmend/ US /ˌrek.əˈmend/ B1 to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular jobor purpose, or to suggest that a particularaction should be done: [ + (that) ] The doctor recommended (that) I get more exercise. [ + -ing verb ] I recommend writing your feelings down on paper. The city has much/little to recommend it (= it has many/few pleasant qualities). |
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hate, like, love, prefer |
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Would like to (infinitive) . Would hate to dance. Would love to dance. |
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Come |
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forget, regret, remember |
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Go on |
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mean |
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Stop |
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try |
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pleasure |
noun [ C or U ]
UK /ˈpleʒ.ər/ US /ˈpleʒ.ɚ/
B1 enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this:
His visits gave his grandparents such pleasure.
Why do so many boys take pleasure in torturing insectsand small animals?
يستمتع ب.. (ing)
[ + to infinitive ] It was such a pleasure to meet you.
من دواعي سروري ان... (infinitive)
He wrote an article on the pleasures of camping.
ملذات ال...(ing)
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we complete what we didn't mention before |
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object |
verb US /əbˈdʒekt/ object (OPPOSE) to feel or express opposition, dislike, or disapproval: [ I ] I don’t think anyone will object to leaving early. [ + that clause ] She objected that the price was too high. |
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succeed |
verb UK /səkˈsiːd/ US /səkˈsiːd/ succeed verb (ACHIEVE SOMETHING) B1 [ I ] If you succeed, you achievesomething that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted: You need to be pretty tough to succeed in the property world. The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue. |
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insist |
verb [ I ] UK /ɪnˈsɪst/ US /ɪnˈsɪst/ B1 to say firmly or demand forcefully,especially when others disagree with oroppose what you say: [ + (that) ] Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong. Please go first - I insist! She insisted on seeing her lawyer. |
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busy |
adjective UK /ˈbɪz.i/ US /ˈbɪz.i/ busy adjective (DOING THINGS)
A2 If you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing: Mum was busy in the kitchen.
The kids are busy with their homework.
She's busy writing out the wedding invitations.
I've got plenty of jobs to keep you busy.
He was too busy talking to notice us come in.
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busy adjective UK /ˈbɪzi/ US working hard, or giving your attention to aparticular thing: too busy to do sth I have been far too busy to think about taking time off. busy with sth/sb All our agents are currently busy with other customers. busy doing sth While we were busy planning ourexpansion, he was planning to take over the company. a busy man/woman/person I won't take up much of yourtime, because I know you're a busy woman. |
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impossible |
adjective UK /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ US /ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl/ B1 If an action or event is impossible, it cannot happen or be achieved: It was impossible to sleep because of the noise. It seems impossible that I could have walked by without noticing her. |
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fonda |
djective UK /fɒnd/ US /fɑːnd/ fond adjective (LIKING) be fond of sb/sth B1 to like someone or something very much; to like doing something: She was very fond of horses. "I'm very fond of you, you know," he said. My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes. |
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there's no harm in |
noun [ U ] UK /hɑːm/ US /hɑːrm/B2 physical or other injury or damage: You could always ask Jim if they need any more staff in his office - there's no harm in asking (= no one will be annoyed and you might benefit). |
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