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The short list
for
for
X
Time's Person
of
of
X
the
The
short list
short list
X
for Time's Person of the
The
short
list
for
Time's
Person
of
the
year begins
with
with
X
a trio
of
of
X
world leaders.
year begins with a
trio
trio
X
of world leaders.
year
begins
with
a
trio
of
world
leaders
First
up
up
X
, King Charles III. His crowning moment
First up
, King Charles III. His
crowning moment
crowning moment
X
First
up
King
Charles
III
His
crowning
moment
came
in
in
X
May,
after
after
X
a decades-long
came in May, after a
decades-long
decades-long
X
came
in
May
after
a
decades-long
wait
for
for
X
the throne and
at
at
X
a moment
of
of
X
wait for the
throne
throne
X
and at a moment of
wait
for
the
throne
and
at
a
moment
of
change
for
for
X
the UK monarchy. I shall
change for the UK
monarchy
monarchy
X
. I shall
change
for
the
UK
monarchy
I
shall
strive
to
to
X
follow the inspiring example I
strive
strive
X
to follow the
inspiring
inspiring
X
example I
strive
to
follow
the
inspiring
example
I
have been set. Russian President Vladimir
have been set. Russian President Vladimir
have
been
set
Russian
President
Vladimir
Putin continued
to
to
X
wage war in
Putin continued to
wage war
wage war
X
in
Putin
continued
to
wage
war
in
Ukraine, now in its second year
after
after
X
the
Ukraine, now in its second year after the
Ukraine
now
in
its
second
year
after
the
full-scale invasion, and Chinese President
full-scale
full-scale
X
invasion, and Chinese President
full-scale
invasion
and
Chinese
President
Xi Jinping, who is serving an
Xi Jinping, who is serving an
Xi
Jinping
who
is
serving
an
unprecedented third term and solidifying
unprecedented
unprecedented
X
third term and
solidifying
solidifying
X
unprecedented
third
term
and
solidifying
his role
as
as
X
one
of
of
X
China's most powerful
his role as one of China's most powerful
his
role
as
one
of
China's
most
powerful
and controversial leaders. Next on the
and controversial leaders. Next on the
and
controversial
leaders
Next
on
the
short list 2023 is biggest newsmakers
short list
short list
X
2023 is biggest newsmakers
short
list
2023
is
biggest
newsmakers
Sam Altman has made countless headlines
Sam Altman has made
countless
countless
X
headlines
Sam
Altman
has
made
countless
headlines
in recent weeks
for
for
X
getting fired and
in recent weeks for getting
fired
fired
X
and
in
recent
weeks
for
getting
fired
and
swiftly rehired
as
as
X
CEO
of
of
X
OpenAI, the
swiftly
swiftly
X
rehired as CEO of OpenAI, the
swiftly
rehired
as
CEO
of
OpenAI
the
company
behind
behind
X
ChatGPT, which is leading
company behind ChatGPT, which is leading
company
behind
ChatGPT
which
is
leading
the AI revolution. Jerome Powell, Chairman
the AI revolution. Jerome Powell, Chairman
the
AI
revolution
Jerome
Powell
Chairman
of
of
X
the Federal Reserve is also
on
on
X
the short
of the Federal Reserve is also on the short
of
the
Federal
Reserve
is
also
on
the
short
list. Powell, faced
with
with
X
the daunting task
of
of
X
list. Powell,
faced with
faced with
X
the
daunting
daunting
X
task of
list
Powell
faced
with
the
daunting
task
of
managing record inflation here in the US.
managing record inflation here in the US.
managing
record
inflation
here
in
the
US
Next, the Trump prosecutors, the team that
Next, the Trump
prosecutors
prosecutors
X
, the team that
Next
the
Trump
prosecutors
the
team
that
led the first-ever indictment
of
of
X
a US
led the first-ever
indictment
indictment
X
of a US
led
the
first-ever
indictment
of
a
US
president
in
in
X
our nation's history. Trump
president in our nation's history. Trump
president
in
our
nation's
history
Trump
is facing more
than
than
X
90 charges
across
across
X
is facing more than 90
charges
charges
X
across
is
facing
more
than
90
charges
across
four separate cases. The short list now
four separate cases. The
short list
short list
X
now
four
separate
cases
The
short
list
now
moves
to
to
X
Hollywood and the strikers that
moves to Hollywood and the
strikers
strikers
X
that
moves
to
Hollywood
and
the
strikers
that
brought the entire industry
to
to
X
a
brought the entire industry to a
brought
the
entire
industry
to
a
standstill. Actors and screenwriters were
standstill
standstill
X
. Actors and screenwriters were
standstill
Actors
and
screenwriters
were
on
on
X
strike for most
of
of
X
the year
before
before
X
on strike for most of the year before
on
strike
for
most
of
the
year
before
reaching a deal, pushing
for
for
X
better pay
reaching a deal
,
pushing for
pushing for
X
better pay
reaching
a
deal
pushing
for
better
pay
and working conditions. Also on the short
and working conditions. Also on the short
and
working
conditions
Also
on
the
short
list: Hollywood's newest It Girl:
list: Hollywood's newest
It Girl
It Girl
X
:
list:
Hollywood's
newest
It
Girl:
"Hi Barbie!". The live-action movie was the
"Hi Barbie!". The live-action movie was the
Hi
Barbie
The
live-action
movie
was
the
highest-grossing film
of
of
X
the year
highest-grossing
highest-grossing
X
film of the year
highest-grossing
film
of
the
year
earning 1.4 billion dollars and causing
earning 1.4 billion dollars and causing
earning
14
billion
dollars
and
causing
an explosion
of
of
X
wealth, all pink
an explosion of wealth, all pink
an
explosion
of
wealth
all
pink
everything. Then finally:
everything. Then finally:
everything
Then
finally:
global superstar Taylor Swift.
global superstar Taylor Swift.
global
superstar
Taylor
Swift
The Grammy Award winner has had a
The Grammy Award winner has had a
The
Grammy
Award
winner
has
had
a
monumental year: re-released albums, record
monumental
monumental
X
year: re-released albums, record
monumental
year:
re-released
albums
record
setting streams, and her "Eras" tour
on
on
X
setting
streams
streams
X
, and her "Eras" tour on
setting
streams
and
her
Eras
tour
on
track
to
to
X
become the highest-grossing
track to become the
highest-grossing
highest-grossing
X
track
to
become
the
highest-grossing
global tour
of
of
X
all time. There you have
global tour of all time. There you have
global
tour
of
all
time
There
you
have
it. Any thoughts? Taylor! It's going
it.
Any thoughts
? Taylor! It's going
it
Any
thoughts
Taylor
It's
going
to
to
X
be Taylor, yeah Taylor. I wouldn't be
to be Taylor, yeah Taylor. I wouldn't be
to
be
Taylor
yeah
Taylor
I
wouldn't
be
surprised if they chose Taylor. The
surprised if they chose Taylor. The
surprised
if
they
chose
Taylor
The
issues would fly
off
off
X
the shelves
issues would
fly off the shelves
issues
would
fly
off
the
shelves
Swifties would buy it. It's Taylor, Taylor
Swifties would buy it. It's Taylor, Taylor
Swifties
would
buy
it
It's
Taylor
Taylor
Swift. I heard it here first. Well, guess
Swift. I heard it here first. Well, guess
Swift
I
heard
it
here
first
Well
guess
what? We'll see you soon, okay? You can
what? We'll see you soon, okay? You can
what
We'll
see
you
soon
okay
You
can
make your prediction. By the way, go on
make your
prediction
prediction
X
. By the way, go on
make
your
prediction
By
the
way
go
on
today.com, you can vote
for
for
X
who you think
today.com, you can vote for who you think
todaycom
you
can
vote
for
who
you
think
it will be, and then tomorrow, no
it will be, and then tomorrow, no
it
will
be
and
then
tomorrow
no
Wednesday. Today's Monday, Wednesday we
Wednesday. Today's Monday, Wednesday we
Wednesday
Today's
Monday
Wednesday
we
will have the exclusive reveal
of
of
X
Time's
will have the exclusive reveal of Time's
will
have
the
exclusive
reveal
of
Time's
Person
of
of
X
the Year. Look forward
to
to
X
it.
Person of the Year. Look forward to it.
Person
of
the
Year
Look
forward
to
it
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ɪnˈdʌɪtm(ə)nt
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ɪnˈdaɪtmənt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________n________ ________o________f________f________i________c________i________a________l________ ________a________c________c________u________s________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________c________h________a________r________g________e________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________s________e________r________i________o________u________s________ ________c________r________i________m________e________.________
θrəʊn
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θroʊn
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________ ________c________h________a________i________r________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________k________i________n________g________,________ ________q________u________e________e________n________,________ ________o________r________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________o________w________e________r________f________u________l________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________
prɪˈdɪkʃn
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priˈdɪkʃən
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________t________a________t________e________m________e________n________t________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________w________h________a________t________ ________w________i________l________l________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________ ________o________r________ ________m________i________g________h________t________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________u________t________u________r________e________.________
ˈtriːəʊ
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ˈtrioʊ
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________r________ ________s________e________t________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________r________e________e________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________i________n________g________s________.________
fly off the shelves
flaɪ ɒf ðə ʃɛlvz
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(idiom) To sell quickly and in large quantities.
Example
The new iPhone model flew off the shelves as soon as it was released.
ˈstan(d)stɪl
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ˈstæn(d)ˌstɪl
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________i________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________a________l________l________ ________a________c________t________i________v________i________t________y________ ________o________r________ ________m________o________v________e________m________e________n________t________ ________h________a________s________ ________s________t________o________p________p________e________d________
/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtərz/
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/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtərz/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________,________ ________t________y________p________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________a________ ________l________a________w________y________e________r________,________ ________w________h________o________ ________i________n________s________t________i________t________u________t________e________s________ ________l________e________g________a________l________ ________p________r________o________c________e________e________d________i________n________g________s________ ________a________g________a________i________n________s________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________.________
ˈswɪftli
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ˈswɪf(t)li
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Definition
________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________q________u________i________c________k________ ________a________n________d________ ________e________f________f________i________c________i________e________n________t________ ________m________a________n________n________e________r________
First up
fɜːst ʌp
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(phrase) First up is an informal expression used to introduce the first item or person in a series or sequence.
Example
First up, let's discuss the budget for next year.
ˈʃɔrtˌlɪst
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________l________i________s________t________ ________o________f________ ________s________e________l________e________c________t________e________d________ ________c________a________n________d________i________d________a________t________e________s________ ________o________r________ ________o________p________t________i________o________n________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________b________e________e________n________ ________n________a________r________r________o________w________e________d________ ________d________o________w________n________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________a________ ________l________a________r________g________e________r________ ________g________r________o________u________p________.________
weɪdʒ wɔː
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________(________v________e________r________b________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________T________o________ ________e________n________g________a________g________e________ ________i________n________ ________o________r________ ________c________a________r________r________y________ ________o________u________t________ ________a________ ________w________a________r________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________n________f________l________i________c________t________
strʌɪv
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straɪv
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________a________ ________g________r________e________a________t________ ________e________f________f________o________r________t________ ________t________o________ ________a________c________h________i________e________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________o________b________t________a________i________n________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ˈdɛkeɪdz-lɔŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________L________a________s________t________i________n________g________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________e________v________e________r________a________l________ ________d________e________c________a________d________e________s________.________ ________A________ ________d________e________c________a________d________e________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________1________0________ ________y________e________a________r________s________.________
ˈhaɪɪst ˈɡroʊsɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________E________a________r________n________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________m________o________s________t________ ________m________o________n________e________y________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________v________e________n________u________e________.________
reaching a deal
ˈriːtʃɪŋ ə diːl
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(phrase) Coming to an agreement or settlement.
Example
After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally succeeded in reaching a deal.
ˈfeɪsɪŋ
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________o________n________f________r________o________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________a________l________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________a________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________b________l________e________m________.________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________p________r________o________c________e________s________s________ ________o________f________ ________b________e________c________o________m________i________n________g________ ________s________o________l________i________d________ ________o________r________ ________m________a________k________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________s________o________l________i________d________.________
ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd
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ˌənˈprɛsədən(t)əd
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________n________e________v________e________r________ ________d________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________k________n________o________w________n________ ________b________e________f________o________r________e________;________ ________u________n________p________a________r________a________l________l________e________l________e________d________
ˈmɒnəki
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ˈmɑnərki
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________f________o________r________m________ ________o________f________ ________g________o________v________e________r________n________m________e________n________t________ ________i________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________a________ ________s________i________n________g________l________e________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________a________ ________k________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________q________u________e________e________n________,________ ________h________o________l________d________s________ ________s________u________p________r________e________m________e________ ________p________o________w________e________r________.________
ˌfʊlˈskeɪl
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ˈfʊlˌskeɪl
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________C________o________m________p________l________e________t________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________m________p________r________e________h________e________n________s________i________v________e________ ________i________n________ ________s________c________o________p________e________,________ ________e________x________t________e________n________t________,________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________t________e________n________s________i________t________y________.________
ˈtʃɑrdʒɪz
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________C________h________a________r________g________e________s________ ________r________e________f________e________r________s________ ________t________o________ ________f________o________r________m________a________l________ ________a________c________c________u________s________a________t________i________o________n________s________ ________m________a________d________e________ ________a________g________a________i________n________s________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________c________o________m________m________i________t________t________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________c________r________i________m________e________ ________o________r________ ________o________f________f________e________n________s________e________.________
feyst with
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________(________v________e________r________b________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________c________o________n________f________r________o________n________t________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________e________s________e________n________t________e________d________ ________w________i________t________h________
ˈkaʊntləs
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ˈkaʊn(t)ləs
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________t________o________o________ ________m________a________n________y________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________c________o________u________n________t________e________d________ ________:________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________m________a________n________y________
/ˈstraɪkərz/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________w________o________r________k________e________r________ ________w________h________o________ ________i________s________ ________o________n________ ________s________t________r________i________k________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________s________o________ ________r________e________f________u________s________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________w________o________r________k________ ________i________n________ ________o________r________d________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________c________h________a________n________g________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ɪt ɡɜrl
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________y________o________u________n________g________ ________w________o________m________a________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________i________s________ ________c________o________n________s________i________d________e________r________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________f________a________s________h________i________o________n________a________b________l________e________,________ ________p________o________p________u________l________a________r________,________ ________a________n________d________ ________i________n________f________l________u________e________n________t________i________a________l________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________e________n________t________e________r________t________a________i________n________m________e________n________t________ ________i________n________d________u________s________t________r________y________.________
faɪrd
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________b________e________ ________d________i________s________m________i________s________s________e________d________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________e________m________p________l________o________y________m________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________j________o________b________.________
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________P________r________o________v________i________d________i________n________g________ ________m________o________t________i________v________a________t________i________o________n________,________ ________e________n________c________o________u________r________a________g________e________m________e________n________t________,________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________i________m________u________l________a________t________i________o________n________ ________t________o________ ________o________t________h________e________r________s________.________
Any thoughts
ˈɛni θɔts
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(phrase) An inquiry or request for someone's opinion or input.
Example
What do you think about the new proposal? Any thoughts?
ˈpʊʃɪŋ fɔr
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________(________v________e________r________b________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________M________a________k________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________ ________e________f________f________o________r________t________ ________o________r________ ________a________d________v________o________c________a________t________i________n________g________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________l________y________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntl
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ˌmɑnjəˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________V________e________r________y________ ________g________r________e________a________t________ ________i________n________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________c________e________,________ ________e________x________t________e________n________t________,________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________z________e________.________
/striːmz/
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________D________o________w________n________l________o________a________d________s________
ˈdɔːntɪŋ
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ˈdɔn(t)ɪŋ
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________t________e________n________d________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________a________f________r________a________i________d________ ________o________r________ ________l________e________s________s________ ________c________o________n________f________i________d________e________n________t________ ________:________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________a________l________ ________w________i________t________h________
ˈkraʊnɪŋ ˈmoʊmənt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________m________o________s________t________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________g________n________i________f________i________c________a________n________t________ ________m________o________m________e________n________t________ ________i________n________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________'________s________ ________l________i________f________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________a________r________e________e________r________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________w________h________e________n________ ________t________h________e________y________ ________a________c________h________i________e________v________e________ ________a________ ________g________r________e________a________t________ ________s________u________c________c________e________s________s________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________c________e________i________v________e________ ________a________ ________h________i________g________h________ ________h________o________n________o________r________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The phrase "_______________" is normally used as a metaphor to describe when a person has achieved success and is recognised with a top award. In this case, the metaphor is also reality! King Charles was literally "crowned" or officially assigned the role of King.
indictment
ɪnˈdʌɪtm(ə)nt
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ɪnˈdaɪtmənt
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Definition
(noun) An official accusation or charge of a serious crime.
Example
The indictment was handed down by a grand jury.
throne
θrəʊn
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θroʊn
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Definition
(noun) the special chair for a king, queen, or other powerful person
Example
The king sat on his golden throne.
prediction
prɪˈdɪkʃn
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priˈdɪkʃən
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Definition
(noun) A statement about what will happen or might happen in the future.
Example
My prediction is that it will rain tomorrow.
trio
ˈtriːəʊ
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ˈtrioʊ
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Definition
(noun) A group or set of three people or things.
Example
The band performed as a trio at the music festival.
fly off the shelves
flaɪ ɒf ðə ʃɛlvz
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Definition
(idiom) To sell quickly and in large quantities.
Example
The new iPhone model flew off the shelves as soon as it was released.
standstill
ˈstan(d)stɪl
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ˈstæn(d)ˌstɪl
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Definition
(noun) a situation in which all activity or movement has stopped
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
prosecutors
/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtərz/
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/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtərz/
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Definition
(noun) A person, typically a lawyer, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.
Example
The prosecutors presented compelling evidence against the defendant.
swiftly
ˈswɪftli
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ˈswɪf(t)li
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Definition
(adverb) in a quick and efficient manner
Example
She swiftly completed the task before the deadline.
First up
fɜːst ʌp
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Definition
(phrase) First up is an informal expression used to introduce the first item or person in a series or sequence.
Example
First up, let's discuss the budget for next year.
short list
ˈʃɔrtˌlɪst
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Definition
(noun) A list of selected candidates or options that have been narrowed down from a larger group.
Example
After reviewing all the applications, the hiring manager created a short list of potential candidates for the job.
wage war
weɪdʒ wɔː
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Definition
(verb phrase) To engage in or carry out a war or conflict
Example
The two countries decided to wage war against each other.
strive
strʌɪv
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straɪv
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Definition
(verb) to make a great effort to achieve or obtain something
Example
She strives to be the best in her field.
decades-long
ˈdɛkeɪdz-lɔŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Lasting for several decades. A decade is a period of 10 years.
Example
The decades-long conflict finally came to an end.
highest-grossing
ˈhaɪɪst ˈɡroʊsɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Earning the most money or revenue.
Example
The highest-grossing film of the year made over $1 billion at the box office.
reaching a deal
ˈriːtʃɪŋ ə diːl
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Definition
(phrase) Coming to an agreement or settlement.
Example
After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally succeeded in reaching a deal.
facing
ˈfeɪsɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) To confront or deal with a difficult situation or problem.
Example
She is facing a lot of challenges in her new job.
solidifying
Definition
(verb) The process of becoming solid or making something solid.
Example
We are solidifying our expertise in this project.
unprecedented
ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd
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ˌənˈprɛsədən(t)əd
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Definition
(adjective) never done or known before; unparalleled
monarchy
ˈmɒnəki
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ˈmɑnərki
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Definition
(noun) A form of government in which a single person, usually a king or queen, holds supreme power.
Example
The monarchy in England has been in place for centuries.
full-scale
ˌfʊlˈskeɪl
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ˈfʊlˌskeɪl
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Definition
(adjective) Complete or comprehensive in scope, extent, or intensity.
Example
The company launched a full-scale marketing campaign to promote their new product.
charges
ˈtʃɑrdʒɪz
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Definition
(noun) Charges refers to formal accusations made against someone for committing a crime or offense.
Example
He was arrested and now faces multiple charges of theft and fraud.
faced with
feyst with
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Definition
(verb phrase) confronted or presented with
Example
She was faced with a difficult decision.
countless
ˈkaʊntləs
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ˈkaʊn(t)ləs
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Definition
(adjective) too many to be counted : very many
Example
The scientist made countless discoveries throughout her career.
strikers
/ˈstraɪkərz/
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Definition
(noun) a worker who is on strike and so refusing to work in order to change something
Example
The strikers demanded better working conditions.
It Girl
ɪt ɡɜrl
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Definition
(noun) A young woman who is considered to be fashionable, popular, and influential, especially in the entertainment industry.
Example
She became the It Girl of the fashion world overnight.
fired
faɪrd
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Definition
(verb) To be dismissed from employment or a job.
Example
He was fired from his job for consistently arriving late.
inspiring
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Providing motivation, encouragement, or stimulation to others.
Example
Her speech was so inspiring that it motivated everyone to take action.
Any thoughts
ˈɛni θɔts
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Definition
(phrase) An inquiry or request for someone's opinion or input.
Example
What do you think about the new proposal? Any thoughts?
pushing for
ˈpʊʃɪŋ fɔr
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Definition
(verb phrase) Making a strong effort or advocating strongly for something
Example
The workers are pushing for higher wages.
monumental
ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntl
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ˌmɑnjəˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) Very great in importance, extent, or size.
streams
/striːmz/
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Definition
(noun) Downloads
Example
Her new record got a million streams on the day it was released.
daunting
ˈdɔːntɪŋ
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ˈdɔn(t)ɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with
Example
The mountain peak looked daunting, but she was determined to climb it.
crowning moment
ˈkraʊnɪŋ ˈmoʊmənt
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Definition
(noun) The most important or significant moment in someone's life or career, especially when they achieve a great success or receive a high honor.
Example
Winning the championship was the crowning moment of his athletic career.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The phrase "crowning moment" is normally used as a metaphor to describe when a person has achieved success and is recognised with a top award. In this case, the metaphor is also reality! King Charles was literally "crowned" or officially assigned the role of King.
indictment
ɪnˈdʌɪtm(ə)nt
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ɪnˈdaɪtmənt
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Definition
(noun) An official accusation or charge of a serious crime.
Example
The indictment was handed down by a grand jury.
throne
θrəʊn
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θroʊn
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Definition
(noun) the special chair for a king, queen, or other powerful person
Example
The king sat on his golden throne.
prediction
prɪˈdɪkʃn
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priˈdɪkʃən
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Definition
(noun) A statement about what will happen or might happen in the future.
Example
My prediction is that it will rain tomorrow.
trio
ˈtriːəʊ
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ˈtrioʊ
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Definition
(noun) A group or set of three people or things.
Example
The band performed as a trio at the music festival.
fly off the shelves
flaɪ ɒf ðə ʃɛlvz
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Definition
(idiom) To sell quickly and in large quantities.
Example
The new iPhone model flew off the shelves as soon as it was released.
standstill
ˈstan(d)stɪl
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ˈstæn(d)ˌstɪl
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Definition
(noun) a situation in which all activity or movement has stopped
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
prosecutors
/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtərz/
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/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtərz/
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Definition
(noun) A person, typically a lawyer, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.
Example
The prosecutors presented compelling evidence against the defendant.
swiftly
ˈswɪftli
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ˈswɪf(t)li
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Definition
(adverb) in a quick and efficient manner
Example
She swiftly completed the task before the deadline.
First up
fɜːst ʌp
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Definition
(phrase) First up is an informal expression used to introduce the first item or person in a series or sequence.
Example
First up, let's discuss the budget for next year.
short list
ˈʃɔrtˌlɪst
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Definition
(noun) A list of selected candidates or options that have been narrowed down from a larger group.
Example
After reviewing all the applications, the hiring manager created a short list of potential candidates for the job.
wage war
weɪdʒ wɔː
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Definition
(verb phrase) To engage in or carry out a war or conflict
Example
The two countries decided to wage war against each other.
strive
strʌɪv
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straɪv
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Definition
(verb) to make a great effort to achieve or obtain something
Example
She strives to be the best in her field.
decades-long
ˈdɛkeɪdz-lɔŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Lasting for several decades. A decade is a period of 10 years.
Example
The decades-long conflict finally came to an end.
highest-grossing
ˈhaɪɪst ˈɡroʊsɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Earning the most money or revenue.
Example
The highest-grossing film of the year made over $1 billion at the box office.
reaching a deal
ˈriːtʃɪŋ ə diːl
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Definition
(phrase) Coming to an agreement or settlement.
Example
After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally succeeded in reaching a deal.
facing
ˈfeɪsɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) To confront or deal with a difficult situation or problem.
Example
She is facing a lot of challenges in her new job.
solidifying
Definition
(verb) The process of becoming solid or making something solid.
Example
We are solidifying our expertise in this project.
unprecedented
ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd
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ˌənˈprɛsədən(t)əd
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Definition
(adjective) never done or known before; unparalleled
monarchy
ˈmɒnəki
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ˈmɑnərki
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Definition
(noun) A form of government in which a single person, usually a king or queen, holds supreme power.
Example
The monarchy in England has been in place for centuries.
full-scale
ˌfʊlˈskeɪl
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ˈfʊlˌskeɪl
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Definition
(adjective) Complete or comprehensive in scope, extent, or intensity.
Example
The company launched a full-scale marketing campaign to promote their new product.
charges
ˈtʃɑrdʒɪz
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Definition
(noun) Charges refers to formal accusations made against someone for committing a crime or offense.
Example
He was arrested and now faces multiple charges of theft and fraud.
faced with
feyst with
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Definition
(verb phrase) confronted or presented with
Example
She was faced with a difficult decision.
countless
ˈkaʊntləs
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ˈkaʊn(t)ləs
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Definition
(adjective) too many to be counted : very many
Example
The scientist made countless discoveries throughout her career.
strikers
/ˈstraɪkərz/
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Definition
(noun) a worker who is on strike and so refusing to work in order to change something
Example
The strikers demanded better working conditions.
It Girl
ɪt ɡɜrl
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Definition
(noun) A young woman who is considered to be fashionable, popular, and influential, especially in the entertainment industry.
Example
She became the It Girl of the fashion world overnight.
fired
faɪrd
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Definition
(verb) To be dismissed from employment or a job.
Example
He was fired from his job for consistently arriving late.
inspiring
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Providing motivation, encouragement, or stimulation to others.
Example
Her speech was so inspiring that it motivated everyone to take action.
Any thoughts
ˈɛni θɔts
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Definition
(phrase) An inquiry or request for someone's opinion or input.
Example
What do you think about the new proposal? Any thoughts?
pushing for
ˈpʊʃɪŋ fɔr
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Definition
(verb phrase) Making a strong effort or advocating strongly for something
Example
The workers are pushing for higher wages.
monumental
ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntl
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ˌmɑnjəˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) Very great in importance, extent, or size.
streams
/striːmz/
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Definition
(noun) Downloads
Example
Her new record got a million streams on the day it was released.
daunting
ˈdɔːntɪŋ
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ˈdɔn(t)ɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with
Example
The mountain peak looked daunting, but she was determined to climb it.
crowning moment
ˈkraʊnɪŋ ˈmoʊmənt
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Definition
(noun) The most important or significant moment in someone's life or career, especially when they achieve a great success or receive a high honor.
Example
Winning the championship was the crowning moment of his athletic career.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The phrase "crowning moment" is normally used as a metaphor to describe when a person has achieved success and is recognised with a top award. In this case, the metaphor is also reality! King Charles was literally "crowned" or officially assigned the role of King.
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short list
ˈʃɔrtˌlɪst
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Definition
(noun) A list of selected candidates or options that have been narrowed down from a larger group.
Example
After reviewing all the applications, the hiring manager created a short list of potential candidates for the job.
indictment
ɪnˈdʌɪtm(ə)nt
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ɪnˈdaɪtmənt
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Definition
(noun) An official accusation or charge of a serious crime.
Example
The indictment was handed down by a grand jury.
monarchy
ˈmɒnəki
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ˈmɑnərki
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Definition
(noun) A form of government in which a single person, usually a king or queen, holds supreme power.
Example
The monarchy in England has been in place for centuries.
highest-grossing
ˈhaɪɪst ˈɡroʊsɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Earning the most money or revenue.
Example
The highest-grossing film of the year made over $1 billion at the box office.
faced with
feyst with
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Definition
(verb phrase) confronted or presented with
Example
She was faced with a difficult decision.
prediction
prɪˈdɪkʃn
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priˈdɪkʃən
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Definition
(noun) A statement about what will happen or might happen in the future.
Example
My prediction is that it will rain tomorrow.
unprecedented
ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd
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ˌənˈprɛsədən(t)əd
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Definition
(adjective) never done or known before; unparalleled
inspiring
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Providing motivation, encouragement, or stimulation to others.
Example
Her speech was so inspiring that it motivated everyone to take action.
facing
ˈfeɪsɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) To confront or deal with a difficult situation or problem.
Example
She is facing a lot of challenges in her new job.
It Girl
ɪt ɡɜrl
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Definition
(noun) A young woman who is considered to be fashionable, popular, and influential, especially in the entertainment industry.
Example
She became the It Girl of the fashion world overnight.
solidifying
Definition
(verb) The process of becoming solid or making something solid.
Example
We are solidifying our expertise in this project.
fired
faɪrd
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Definition
(verb) To be dismissed from employment or a job.
Example
He was fired from his job for consistently arriving late.
trio
ˈtriːəʊ
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ˈtrioʊ
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Definition
(noun) A group or set of three people or things.
Example
The band performed as a trio at the music festival.
countless
ˈkaʊntləs
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ˈkaʊn(t)ləs
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Definition
(adjective) too many to be counted : very many
Example
The scientist made countless discoveries throughout her career.
full-scale
ˌfʊlˈskeɪl
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ˈfʊlˌskeɪl
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Definition
(adjective) Complete or comprehensive in scope, extent, or intensity.
Example
The company launched a full-scale marketing campaign to promote their new product.
wage war
weɪdʒ wɔː
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Definition
(verb phrase) To engage in or carry out a war or conflict
Example
The two countries decided to wage war against each other.
standstill
ˈstan(d)stɪl
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ˈstæn(d)ˌstɪl
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Definition
(noun) a situation in which all activity or movement has stopped
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
strikers
/ˈstraɪkərz/
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Definition
(noun) a worker who is on strike and so refusing to work in order to change something
Example
The strikers demanded better working conditions.
daunting
ˈdɔːntɪŋ
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ˈdɔn(t)ɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with
Example
The mountain peak looked daunting, but she was determined to climb it.
prosecutors
/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtərz/
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/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtərz/
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Definition
(noun) A person, typically a lawyer, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.
Example
The prosecutors presented compelling evidence against the defendant.
swiftly
ˈswɪftli
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ˈswɪf(t)li
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Definition
(adverb) in a quick and efficient manner
Example
She swiftly completed the task before the deadline.
crowning moment
ˈkraʊnɪŋ ˈmoʊmənt
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Definition
(noun) The most important or significant moment in someone's life or career, especially when they achieve a great success or receive a high honor.
Example
Winning the championship was the crowning moment of his athletic career.
Teacher's comment
The phrase "crowning moment" is normally used as a metaphor to describe when a person has achieved success and is recognised with a top award. In this case, the metaphor is also reality! King Charles was literally "crowned" or officially assigned the role of King.
monumental
ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntl
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ˌmɑnjəˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) Very great in importance, extent, or size.
streams
/striːmz/
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Definition
(noun) Downloads
Example
Her new record got a million streams on the day it was released.
charges
ˈtʃɑrdʒɪz
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Definition
(noun) Charges refers to formal accusations made against someone for committing a crime or offense.
Example
He was arrested and now faces multiple charges of theft and fraud.
throne
θrəʊn
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θroʊn
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Definition
(noun) the special chair for a king, queen, or other powerful person
Example
The king sat on his golden throne.
decades-long
ˈdɛkeɪdz-lɔŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Lasting for several decades. A decade is a period of 10 years.
Example
The decades-long conflict finally came to an end.
strive
strʌɪv
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straɪv
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Definition
(verb) to make a great effort to achieve or obtain something
Example
She strives to be the best in her field.
pushing for
ˈpʊʃɪŋ fɔr
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Definition
(verb phrase) Making a strong effort or advocating strongly for something
Example
The workers are pushing for higher wages.
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