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  • 101investment analyst — A person employed by stockbrokers, banks, insurance companies, unit trusts, pension funds, etc., to give advice on the making of investments, especially investments in securities, commodities, etc. Many pay special attention to the study of… …

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  • 102investment analyst — A person employed by stockbrokers, banks, insurance companies, unit trusts, pension funds, etc. , to give advice on the making of investments, especially investments in securities, commodities, etc. Many pay special attention to the study of… …

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  • 103mental*/*/ — [ˈment(ə)l] adj 1) existing in the mind, or relating to the mind a child s mental development[/ex] mental health/illness/problems[/ex] 2) offensive crazy or stupid • go mental British informal to suddenly become extremely angry[/ex] make a mental …

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  • 104observe — [əb zʉrv′] vt. observed, observing [ME observen < OFr observer < L observare, to watch, note < ob (see OB ) + servare, to keep or hold < IE base * ser , to watch over, guard > Sans haraiti, (he) guards] 1. to adhere to, follow,… …

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  • 105stroke — [strōk] n. [ME, akin to Ger streich, a stroke, OE strican: see STRIKE] 1. a striking of one thing against another; blow or impact of an ax, whip, etc. 2. a) a sudden action resulting in a powerful or destructive effect, as if from a blow [a… …

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  • 106bear down — verb 1. exert a force with a heavy weight (Freq. 1) The snow bore down on the roof • Syn: ↑drag down, ↑bear down on, ↑press down on, ↑weigh down • Hypernyms: ↑press …

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  • 107neighborhood watch — a neighborhood surveillance program or group in which residents keep watch over one another s houses, patrol the streets, etc., in an attempt to prevent crime. * * * (US) (or Brit neighbourhood watch) noun [noncount] : an organization of… …

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  • 108major on — [phrasal verb] major on (something) Brit : to pay special attention to (something) The carmaker majors on comfort in its new models. • • • Main Entry: ↑major …

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  • 109Social Protection — ▪ 2006 Introduction With medical costs skyrocketing and government programs scaled back, citizens bore more responsibility for their health care costs; irregular migration, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling posed challenges for… …

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  • 110United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… …

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