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1.9 KiB
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13 lines
1.9 KiB
Markdown
- [[English Lesson]]
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- Quizlet for flashcards
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- sweeping
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- a wave of lay-offs
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- Recap
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- The **mid-sized** (an average size) company's **acquisition** (=takeover, obtaining) by a larger corporation **comes amid fears** (=while there’s worry) that it could lead to job losses and a decrease in competition within the industry.
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- Despite facing **money laundering charges** (=legal accusations), the CEO of the company was **quick to praise** (=prompt to voice his approval) the efforts of the employees who had **secure financial stability / a lifeline** for the company (=enough money to go on operating).
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- The **Sunday night's announcement** (=news, notice) of the new CEO's appointment **came after** (=followed) several months of uncertainty, but **shareholders** (=investors) are now confident that he will **restore the confidence** (=bring back confidence) of investors and customers alike.
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- The **casualties** (=victims/loss) of the latest conflict in the region has sparked renewed calls for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.
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- The company's management is fully focused on implementing measures to prevent future ………………. (=lacking funds) and ensure the long-term viability of the business.
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- The government's announcement of a new ……………………. (=aid, help) for struggling small businesses has been welcomed by industry leaders as a much-needed boost to the economy.
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- The company's board of directors is committed to rooting out any instances of ……………………. (=the concealment of the origins of illegally obtained money) within the organization and has implemented strict measures to prevent such activities in the future.
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- Sunday night's ……………… (=news) of the company's quarterly earnings was met with disappointment by investors, who had expected stronger growth in the current economic climate. |