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to organize an event to which others are invited and make all the arrangements for them |
to host an event/a conference/a meeting |
South Africa hosted the World Cup finals. |
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(of gardens, a lawn, etc.) very neat and well cared for |
Manicured laws |
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a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of a group of people and vote and make decisions for them |
Congress delegates rejected the proposals. |
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to have such a lot of things to choose from that it is very difficult to make a decision |
Guests were spoilt for choice |
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in a sad or sorry way |
He laughed ruefully. |
βSo this is goodbye,β she said ruefully. |
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introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc. |
There will be a prize for the most innovative design. |
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a particular point or stage in an activity or a series of events |
At this juncture, I would like to make an important announcement. |
The battle had reached a crucial juncture. |
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βto form an idea of something in your mind |
Try to conceptualize thought processes as a series of circles. |
These people do not conceptualize hunting as a violent act. |
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to make something start being used or done again |
The poor trade figures have revived fears of higher interest rates. |
She has been trying to revive the debate over equal pay. |
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(of somebodyβs speech) to become gradually quieter and then stop |
His voice trailed away to nothing. |
βI only hopeβ¦β, she trailed off. |
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powerful vehicle with a broad steel blade (= cutting edge) in front, used for moving earth or knocking down buildings |
They used a bulldozer to level the ground. |
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to look at or examine somebody/something carefully |
She leaned forward to scrutinize their faces. |
The statement was carefully scrutinized before publication. |
