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treason
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the crime of trying to harm or overthrow your own government or ruler. hazardous - dangerous or likely to cause harm
effigy
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a model or figure made to look like a person, often burned or destroyed as part of a protest or tradition
overthrow
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to remove a leader or government from power, often by force commemoration - something that honors or remembers an important person or event from the past
renowned
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known and admired by many people for a special skill, quality, or achievement.
solidarity
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a feeling of unity or mutual support among people who share common interests or goals
Endemic
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regularly occurring within an area or community.
Generational shift
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A gradual evolution of societal norms, values, behaviors, and technologies as one generation replaces another
Interim government
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A temporary government that rules until a new one is formed.
No-confidence vote
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A parliamentary procedure used to show that lawmakers no longer support the government.
To withdraw
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To officially take back a plan or decision
Ceasefire
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a formal agreement to stop fighting temporarily or permanently
Hostilities
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Acts of warfare or fighting between opposing sides
Mediators
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Neutral parties or countries that help opposing sides reach an agreement
Withdrawal
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the act of pulling military forces out of an area
Humanitarian aid
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Assistance (food, medicine, shelter) provided to people in crisis situations
Displaced population
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People forced to leave their homes due to conflict or disaster
Reconstruction
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the act of rebuilding infrastructure, homes, and institutions after a war
Violation
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The act of breaking an agreement, law, or rule
Prisoner exchange
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The release of prisoners and hostages by opposing sides as part of an agreement
Technocratic government
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A government led by specialists or experts rather than politicians
Monitoring committee
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A group responsible for observing and verifying that both sides follow the agreement
De-escalation
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A reduction in the intensity of conflict or violence
Compliance
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Acting according to an agreement or rule
Accusation
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A claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
to reiterate
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To say or do something again, often to emphasize it. It is used when a person repeats a previous statement, claim, or point.
to condemn
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To express strong disapproval of
to lodge a protest
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To formally present a complaint or objection to an authority. This involves making a formal, often official, statement of disagreement or opposition, which can be done in writing or through other means to the relevant body.
flashpoint
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Used metaphorically to describe a situation or place where conflict or anger can suddenly and uncontrollably flare up.
Sovereign territory
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A defined geographic area, over which a state has supreme and exclusive authority, both internally and externally.
friction
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The force that resists the relative motion of surfaces in contact. It can also refer to a disagreement or tension between people or groups.
prosperity
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Prosperity is a state of success, thriving, and good fortune, often associated with financial wealth, but also encompassing overall well-being and happiness. It can describe the flourishing of an individual, a family, or an entire country.
core interest
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A fundamental, non-negotiable national goal vital for a country's survival, security, and well-being.
the release of treated wastewater
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The discharge of treated sewage or industrial effluent into the environment, such as a river, lake, or ocean, after it has been cleaned to meet safety standards.
Heightened
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Made more intense, stronger, or greater than usual.
Shortfall
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A failure to get an amount that was expected or needed; a deficit.
Scrutiny
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Close, critical, and careful examination or inspection of something
Global stocktake
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A process under the Paris Agreement where countries and stakeholders review their collective progress toward achieving long-term climate goals.
Amazon basin
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The vast area of South America that is drained by the Amazon River and its tributaries, largely covered by tropical rainforest
Carbon-intensive industries
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Sectors of the economy that produce very high levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions relative to their output, such as fossil fuel production, steel, and cement manufacturing.
Sustainable development
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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Indigenous people
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The original inhabitants of a specific land or region, who have historical, social, and cultural ties to their ancestral territories.
Expedited
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Made to happen more quickly or sped up
paramiitary
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breach
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grim
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depressing worrying
siege
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military action surrounding a town or a building
outpost
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a small military camp
internally displaced people
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atrocities
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cruel acts violence
prosecution
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proceedings against someone
malnutrition
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acute
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difficult situation or phenomenon
Term
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the length of a time a person holds a political office
Subsidies
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money given by the government to help people, businesses, or industries, usually to make goods or services cheaper or support certain activities.
To shrink
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to become smaller in size, amount, or value.
Hardships
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difficult or unpleasant conditions that cause suffering or problems
Voter turnout
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the percentage of eligible voters who actually vote in an election.
Bonds
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loans that people or governments give to a company or country, which will be paid back later with interest.
Social tensions
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conflicts or problems between different groups in society, often caused by disagreements, inequality, or unfair treatment
fraud
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exploit
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using someone for your benefit
pose
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scammer
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vulnerable
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skimming
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stealing credit cards information
merchant
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person or company that sells goods or srvices
headwinds
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negative economic forces like inflation
redundancies
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unnecessary roles after a merge
streamline
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to make a process faster and more efficient by removing unnecessary steps
subsidiary
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company managed by a parent company
dispersed focus
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companys attention and resources spread around too many areas
tariffs
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taxes on imported products
buzz
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excitement around event product etc
ramp
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runway
Brazen heist
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A daring and shocking robbery carried out without fear of being caught or punished.
Broad dayligh
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During the day, when it is light and visible to everyone — used to emphasize how bold a crime was.
Surveillance Footage
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Video recorded by security cameras used to monitor and investigate incidents.
Escape route
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the planned or used path that criminals (or anyone) take to leave the scene quickly and safely.
Display case
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A glass container or cabinet used in museums or shops to exhibit valuable or fragile objects.
To trigger security protocols
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to activate official safety or emergency procedures, such as alarms or lockdowns.
Perpetrators
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The people who commit a crime or other wrongful act
to flee
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To run away quickly in order to escape danger, punishment, or capture.
Oversight
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A failure to notice or prevent something important; a mistake caused by inattention
inestimable value
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So valuable that its worth cannot be calculated or measured — often used for priceless artworks or artifacts.
Enterprise value
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The total value of a company, including its equity, debt, and cash, used to measure its overall worth
Equity value
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The value of a company’s shares owned by shareholders, representing ownership interest.
Blockbuster movie franchises
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Extremely popular film series that generate huge box office success and global recognition.
Merger
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The combination of two companies into one, usually to strengthen market position or resources
Powerhouse
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A company or organization that is very strong, influential, and dominant in its field
Market consolidation
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The process where fewer companies control a larger share of the market, often reducing competition.
Theatrical releases
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Movies that are first shown in cinemas before being available on other platforms like streaming or DVD.
To overlap
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to partly cover or extend over something; to happen at the same time as something else.
Guild
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An organized group of people with shared interests or professions, often formed to protect their rights, support each other, and set standards.
economic engines
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Systems or sectors that drive financial growth and activity
concrete barriers
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Heavy physical blocks used to stop vehicles or control crowds for safety
artisanship
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The activity of making things by hand using skill and traditional methods.
profit margins
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The amount by which revenue from sales exceeds costs in a business
revenue
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Income, especially when of a company or organization
turnover
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The total amount of money a business receives from the sale of goods or services.
operational costs
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The expenses associated with the maintenance and administration of a business on a day-to-day basis
purchasing power
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The financial ability to buy products and services
resilient
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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
gastronomy sector
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he part of the business or market dedicated to preparing and serving food and beverages.
to deteriorate
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to worsen
extrajudical
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done illegaly
to stem
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to stop something undesirable from escalating
state-embedded
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to be attached to a country
to smuggle
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to trade something illegaly
to stir national feelings
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standoff
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accordance is imposible
sovereignity
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independent country

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