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  • 91dispense with sb/sth — UK US dispense with sth/sb Phrasal Verb with dispense({{}}/dɪˈspens/ verb ► to get rid of something or someone, or stop using them because you do not need them: »Electronic records can dispense with 80% of paper files and reduce the need for… …

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  • 92dispense with sth — UK US dispense with sth/sb Phrasal Verb with dispense({{}}/dɪˈspens/ verb ► to get rid of something or someone, or stop using them because you do not need them: »Electronic records can dispense with 80% of paper files and reduce the need for… …

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  • 93dispose of sth — ► to get rid of something, especially by throwing it away: »The agency has put an end to new efforts to dispose of hazardous waste in sensitive environmental areas. ► FINANCE to sell an asset, property, or part of a business: »Recently released… …

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  • 94draw on sth — UK US draw on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with draw({{}}/drɔː/ verb [T] (drew, drawn) ► to start using a supply of something: »Americans are spending more than they earn, drawing on savings and building up debt to do so. »He has secured a loan for a… …

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  • 95draw on/upon sth — UK US draw on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with draw({{}}/drɔː/ verb [T] (drew, drawn) ► to start using a supply of something: »Americans are spending more than they earn, drawing on savings and building up debt to do so. »He has secured a loan for a… …

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  • 96draw upon sth — UK US draw on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with draw({{}}/drɔː/ verb [T] (drew, drawn) ► to start using a supply of something: »Americans are spending more than they earn, drawing on savings and building up debt to do so. »He has secured a loan for a… …

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  • 97embark on sth — UK US embark on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with embark({{}}/ɪmˈbɑːk/ verb ► to start something new or important: embark on a campaign/career »She graduated in 1962 and embarked on a career as a teacher. »embark on a plan/programme/project …

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  • 98embark on/upon sth — UK US embark on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with embark({{}}/ɪmˈbɑːk/ verb ► to start something new or important: embark on a campaign/career »She graduated in 1962 and embarked on a career as a teacher. »embark on a plan/programme/project …

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  • 99embark upon sth — UK US embark on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with embark({{}}/ɪmˈbɑːk/ verb ► to start something new or important: embark on a campaign/career »She graduated in 1962 and embarked on a career as a teacher. »embark on a plan/programme/project …

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  • 100force sth up — UK US force sth up Phrasal Verb with force({{}}/fɔːs/ verb [T] ► to make the price of something increase: »The imposition of new vehicle safety features could force prices up by 25% …

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