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Drag on Competition
The unexpected delays and rule changes began to drag on the competition.
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To cause something to last longer
The unexpected delays and rule changes began to last longer the competition.
Afflict
The recent lay-offs 'Afflict' many of our employees, causing stress and uncertainty."
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To cause troubles or burden with difficulties.
The recent lay-offs 'caused troubles' many of our employees, causing stress and uncertainty."
Indicative
The rising sales numbers are indicative of the product’s growing popularity in the market.
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Serving as a sign or indication of something.
The rising sales numbers are serving as a sign of the product’s growing popularity in the market.
Indispensable
my smartphone is indispensable; I rely on it for communication, navigation, and managing my schedule.
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Absolutely necessary; essential.
my smartphone is essential; I rely on it for communication, navigation, and managing my schedule.
Ramp up
The company decided to ramp up production to meet the increased demand for their products.
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To increase or raise something, especially gradually
The company decided to increase production to meet the increased demand for their products.
Set Himself Up
He positionsd himself for success in his new business by conducting thorough market research and planning carefully.
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To position or prepare oneself
He set himself up for success in his new business by conducting thorough market research and planning carefully.
Unruly
I’ve dealt with unruly behavior in a classroom before
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difficult to manage or control.
I’ve dealt with difficult behavior in a classroom before
Adamant
I’ve been adamant about a decision when I felt strongly that it was the right choice for me.
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Refusing to change one’s mind or position; stubborn.
I’ve been stubborn about a decision when I felt strongly that it was the right choice for me.
Presumptuous
it was Presumptuous of them assuming they were invited to a private event without confirmation, displaying a lack of proper regard for others.
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overstepping bounds
it was a overstepping bounds of them assuming they were invited to a private event without confirmation, displaying a lack of proper regard for others.
Impede
They faced several obstacles that impeded their progress.
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To obstruct the progress of something.
They faced several obstacles that obstruct the progress
Necessity
It was a necessity to get replacement car because my old car broke down and I need reliable transportation for work.
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essential or indispensable.
It was a essential to get replacement car because my old car broke down and I need reliable transportation for work.
Nullifies
The new evidence nullifies the previous claims made in court.
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To make something ineffective.
The new evidence cancels out the previous claims made in court.
Fortunate
She felt fortunate to have such supportive friends.
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Having good luck
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Got Nowhere
I tried talking to him about the issue, but I got nowhere.
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To make no progress or achieve no success.
I tried talking to him about the issue, but I made no progress.
Flat Out Lied To Me
I discovered the truth when I realized he had flat out lied to me about the project timeline.
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Completely and straightforwardly lied.
I discovered the truth when I realized he had completly lied to me about the project timeline.
Exemplify
The success stories of our clients 'Exemplify' the effectiveness of our training program."
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to demonstrate something effectively.
The success stories of our clients 'demonstre' the effectiveness of our training program."
Alleviate
We're implementing new policies to 'Alleviate' employee stress and improve morale.
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To make something less intense
We're implementing new policies to 'make' employee stress less intense and improve morale.
Distinctive
The architecture of the building is distinctive.
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Something that is unique and easily recognizable.
The architecture of the building is unique.

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