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to talk informally with someone, especially in a way that is not sincere or to win some advantage for yourself

It's important to store perishable food in a cool place.

He tried, albeit without success.

He declined to comment. Sales of records have declined steadily.

Cramped classrooms are an impediment to learning. a speech impediment

The report was marred by a mass of superfluous detail.

The bus has air conditioning and seats that recline/reclining seats. She was reclining elegantly on the sofa.

He tried to redeem his reputation by working extra hard. She managed to save enough money to redeem her jewellery from the pawn shop. She took me to see a really dull film, the only redeeming feature of which was the soundtrack.

I'm sick of his flimsy excuses for being late.

Many of these problems may simply fade into irrelevance when the new rules come into force.

A special closeness is supposed to exist between twins.

This postcard doesn't do justice to the wonderful scenery.

Wittingly or unwittingly, they abetted the crime.

On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes. The new perfume was launched amidst a fanfare of publicity. We camped that night in a shallow valley amid low hills.

She's nice, but I don't feel I can confide in her.

She had absolutely no inkling that we were planning the party.

The group forged friendships that have lasted more than twenty years.

These fundamental human rights are enshrined in the constitution.

They had scarcely finished eating when the doorbell rang.

He was barely alive when they found him.

Jeremy spent the afternoon poring over his exam notes.

They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.

But it is the same as everything else: it is a matter of moderation in all things. moderation in all things

She had the foresight to book her flight early.

He clung to the belief that his family were alive.

It was a story you could really sink your teeth into.

She had to forgo her early ambition to be a writer.