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The earthquakes that ripped across southern Turkey and northern Syria in the small hours of
February 6th were among the most (1)_________ of this century. Within three days of the disaster,
the reported death toll (2)_________ 10,000. This (3)_________ impact stems largely from shoddy
construction practices and from the (4)_________ of the quake, which occurred while people were
sleeping. But any seismic event this powerful—the biggest quakes were of magnitude 7.8 and
7.5—would inflict grave damage. Only around 15 earthquakes of magnitude seven or greater
happen each year (5)_________. Although Turkey is far from the Pacific “ring of fire” that
(6)
_________ most of the world’s strongest earthquakes, its (7)_________ is unusually seismically
active. Quakes tend to occur along the boundaries between tectonic plates, the segments of Earth’s
crust that get moved around by convection currents in the hot mantle below. Along the fault lines
that separate plates, (8)_________ rocks move slowly past each other, often sticking and jamming.
This causes strain to accumulate until the fault slips, causing an earthquake.

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One (1)_________ afternoon last summer, Jesus walked onto a field near Dallas, Texas, and with
just a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish, fed a crowd of 5,000. In (2)_________, the
miraculous meal had been rustled up by television (3)_________: the pita bread came from local
grocery stores and the croaker, a silvery fish (4)_________ in the Atlantic Ocean, was supplied by
Asian-American supermarkets. But none of these (5)_________ details mattered once the cameras
started rolling and Jesus, played by Jonathan Roumie, lifted his eyes to heaven and blessed the
meal. The miracle of the loaves and fishes, first recorded in the Gospels, is (6)_________ in “The
Chosen”, a TV show about Jesus Christ and his followers. It is produced by a (7)_________ studio.
The director had not (8)_________ been blessed with success. The actors were unknown. Yet it has
become a hit, and recently released its third season. The show’s success is revealing. It
(9)
_________ to the popularity and profitability of Christian entertainment. It also highlights how
film-makers of faith can circumvent Hollywood’s (10)_________ gatekeepers.
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Film and television executives, a secular bunch, have long shunned (1)_________ projects. But
there are ways to bring pious plots to the screen without their (2)_________. Studios did not see
much commercial potential in “The Passion of the Christ”, a blood-spattered (3)_________ drama
of 2004, and Mel Gibson, the director, ended up footing the bill himself. (The film went on to
gross more than $600m (4)_________.) In contrast, the producers of “The Chosen” have persuaded
fans of (5)_________ drama to chip in. To make the first season, they collected $10m via crowd-
funding—at the time setting a record for a media project. In the main the show is still financed in
this way; its website indicates how many episodes have been (6)_________. The (7)_________
model creates a bond with fans and they get rewards for digging into their pockets, such as the
opportunity to appear on the show. More than 9,000 flocked to Texas to be extras in the scene
where Jesus feeds the crowd. Mr Jenkins regularly posts (8)_________ and behind-the-scenes looks
for fans. Nearly four years after the show had its premiere, the success of “The Chosen” baffles
Mr Jenkins. It doesn’t “make much sense,” he says. Then again, “neither does the story of the
feeding of the 5,000.”

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To Eric Schmidt, who used to run Google, ChatGPT is the “first (1)_________ visible example” of
what a human being’s AI friend might look like. To his former employer, it is the first serious
threat to Google’s search (2)_________. For ChatGPT can also answer the sorts of questions that
people might have asked Google. And ChatGPT’s (3)_________, OpenAI, has teamed up with
Microsoft, which is (4)_________ eyeing Google’s gleaming pool of profits. On February 7th
Microsoft, which recently announced an investment of $10bn in OpenAI, showed off how it plans
to go after those profits. Results from the software giant’s search engine, Bing, will now be
(5)
_________ by an AI-generated side box summarising (6)_________ information. Bing will also
get its own chatbot based on OpenAI’s models. Microsoft showed off neat tricks, such as making
a shopping list based on a week of planned meals. “It is a new day in search,” declared Microsoft’s
ceo, Satya Nadella. Baidu, the top search engine in China, where Google is banned, will launch its
own AI-boosted service in March. In a pre-emptive (7)_________, and to steal some of Mr
Nadella’s thunder, Alphabet this week (8)_________ its own chatbot, Bard, and has reportedly
invested $300m in Anthropic, a generative-AI startup. On February 8th, while presenting some
non-chatty AI search features, it confirmed that Bard will be integrated into search within weeks.
Investors were (9)_________; Alphabet’s share price tumbled by 8% after the announcement. The
battle of the bots is, then, brewing. It will transform the way people find things on the internet. In
doing so, it may (10)_________ the lucrative business of search.
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For more than 25 years, search engines have been the internet’s front door. AltaVista, the first site
to allow searches of the full text of the web, was swiftly (1)_________ by Google, which has
dominated the field in most of the world ever since. Google’s search engine, still the heart of its
business, has made its parent, Alphabet, one of the world’s most (2)_________ companies, with
revenues of $283bn in 2022 and a market (3)_________ of $1.3trn. Google is not merely a
(4)
_________ name; it is a verb. But nothing lasts for ever, (5)_________ in technology. Just ask
IBM, which once ruled business computing, or Nokia, once the leader in mobile phones. Both
were toppled because they fumbled big technological transitions. Now tech firms are (6)_________
over an innovation that might herald a similar shift—and a similar opportunity. Chatbots
(7)
_________ by artificial intelligence (AI) let users gather information via typed conversations.
Leading the field is ChatGPT, made by OpenAI, a startup. By the end of January, two months after
its launch, ChatGPT was being used by more than 100m people, making it the “fastest-growing
consumer (8)_________ in history”, according to UBS, a bank.

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Can chatbots be trusted, and what do they mean for search and its (1)_________ advertising
business? Do they herald a Schumpeterian moment in which AI topples (2)_________ firms and
elevates upstarts? The answers depend on three things: moral choices, (3)_________ and monopoly
economics. ChatGPT often gets things wrong. It has been (4)_________ to a guy who is supremely
confident in its answers, regardless of their accuracy – a (5)_________. Unlike search engines,
which mostly direct people to other pages and make no claims for their (6)_________, chatbots
present their answers as gospel truth. Chatbots must also grapple with bias, prejudice and
(7)
_________ as they scan the internet. There are sure to be controversies as they produce incorrect
or (8)_________ replies. (Google is thought to have held back the release of its chatbot over such
concerns, but Microsoft has now forced its hand.) ChatGPT already gives answers that Ron
DeSantis, Florida’s governor, would consider (9)_________ woke and (10)_________ immoral.
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The heatwave that struck parts of North America’s Pacific coast in 2021 propelled temperatures
in Lytton, a village in British Columbia, to 49.6°C—4.6° higher than the previous record. On the
fourth day of this torment the place erupted in flames and was almost completely (1)_________.
These events were so out of the ordinary that, in a press conference held some weeks later by
climate (2)_________, they struggled to explain how circumstances had conjured them.
(3)
_________ reckon the North American heatwave of 2021 was one of the most extreme
deviations from (4)_________ norms ever recorded, anywhere. But others have come close. As the
world gets hotter, phenomena once considered rare are becoming common and others, believed
(5)
_________, are happening. This shift in weather patterns has inspired experts to pay more
attention to the tails of the frequency distributions of weather-related possibility which their
models generate, in search of such (6)_________ extremes. One recent exercise, led by Erich
Fischer at ETH Zurich, a technology university in Switzerland, and presented at last year’s annual
(7)
_________ of the European Geosciences Union, shows how the heatwave that destroyed Lytton
could have been (8)________ with data available at the time.

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“Macron, take your retirement, not ours!” read one (1)________ at a recent protest march. “Metro,
work, grave”, read another, on a more existential note. On February 7th yet more (2)________ took
to the streets to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the minimum pension
age from 62 years to 64. The (3)________ was not as high as at two previous strike days in January.
But all trade unions back further strikes. Most (4)________ parties, and a majority of the French,
are also resolutely against the pension reform. The legislation, which went to parliament on
February 6th, has not only divided the country but prompted a dialogue of the deaf. The
government says the reform is “(5)________” if the pension regime is to balance its books, and
France is to preserve its generous pensions, at a time when people are living (6)________ a decade
longer than they did in 1980. Opponents accuse the government of brutally (7)________ the hard-
won rights of a modern welfare state. So far Mr Macron’s centrist government has failed to
convince the French that raising the retirement age is either a necessary or a fair way to plug an
annual pension deficit that will reach €14bn ($15bn) by 2030. Critics from the left-wing alliance,
nupes, say that it would be fairer to tax “super-profits”, or the rich. A 2% tax on the assets of
French (8)________, suggested a report from Oxfam France, would wipe out the pension deficit
(9)
________. The right-of-centre Republicans, who in a previous life increased the pension age
from 60 to its present 62, now have the nerve to insist that Mr Macron’s version is (10)________.
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At the close of World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt participated in a (1)________
meeting of world leaders that shaped the future of geopolitics for many years. This meeting was
not the Yalta summit, but a private (2)________ with King Abdel Aziz ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia
that took place on a US Navy vessel. In (3)________ for protection of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty
in the Holy Land, the king agreed to allow American oil companies access to the nation's
petroleum. This (4)________, built on the exploitation of Persian oil reserves by the Anglo-Persian
Oil Company, formed an oil axis that (5)________ Western oil majors such as ExxonMobil,
Chevron, BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies to first focus on the Persian Gulf and then on other remote
locations for oil. Over the years, these five largest private-sector oil companies have drilled for oil
from South America to Siberia. (6)________, a mix of geopolitical, economic, and environmental
factors is causing these "supermajors" to shift their focus from east and west to north and south, as
they enjoy an (7)________ of profits from high energy prices over the past two years. For example,
Shell announced net profits of $42 billion for 2022 on February 2nd, more than double the previous
year and its highest in over a century as a public company. ExxonMobil also announced a record
annual net profit of $56 billion, while Chevron reported a doubled net profit of $37 billion. BP and
TotalEnergies added to the profits on February 7th and 8th, (8)________.

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If you've invested in American stocks, Treasury bonds, or other (1)________ assets in the past four
months, you have likely made (2)________ gains, which is something to be celebrated. Despite
breaking one of Wall Street's (3)________ rules, the S&P 500 index of major American companies
has risen by 15%. The phrase "don't fight the Fed" was coined by Martin Zweig, a (4)________
American investor who predicted the crash of 1987. It refers to the idea that betting against
(5)
________ that control money supply and have large numbers of economists on staff is
(6)
________ unwise. But in the past four months, despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates
three times, the stock market has continued to surge. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned on
February 7th that the fight against (7)________ would last longer than investors expected, but this
did not deter investors from continuing to invest. Similar patterns can be seen with (8)________
banks around the world, with investors (9)________ warnings and warnings and continuing to
invest. In December, traders betting against the Bank of Japan's policies of controlling yield rates
won, when the officials (10)________ raised the cap on ten-year government bond yields.
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The differences between those on (1)________ sides of the political spectrum are not only
(2)
________ in their beliefs and opinions, but also in their brain activity. Researchers from Brown
University and Tel Aviv University have published studies using (3)________ magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI) to compare the neural responses of (4)________ with differing political views. The
researchers used fMRI to measure changes in blood flow, which serves as a (5)________ for neural
activity, while participants were exposed to politically charged words, news clips, and campaign
ads. In both studies, the results showed that there were differences in the way that the participants'
brains responded to politically (6)________ material, with the researchers from Tel Aviv University
even claiming that they could predict a person’s political views based on the scan. While these
results are (7)________, it's important to remember that fMRI is a low-resolution approach to
studying the brain and cannot reveal the (8)________ of how the neurons are connected.

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Prior to the (1)________ of Title IX in 1972, high school girls' basketball was characterised by a
series of restrictive rules that hindered the game's excitement and competitiveness. Players were
limited to only three dribbles before passing, and crossing the center court line was prohibited,
resulting in a slow and (2)________ pace. The absence of competitive sports for girls meant that
gym class was the primary (3)________ for athletic pursuits, with time constraints reducing the
opportunity for (4)________ engagement. It is (5)________ whether the rule-makers aimed to
prevent girls from sweating, crying, or tripping, or a combination of all three. In contrast,
contemporary women's college basketball (6)________ a fast tempo, brilliant plays, (7)________
coaching, and skillful 3-pointers. The (8)________ and prowess demonstrated by today's female
players inspire even those who experienced the restrictive pre-Title IX era to consider re-engaging
with the sport. Despite being a grandmother, Mrs. Marie (9)________ picking up a ball once again,
confident in her ability to (10)________ the limitations of her high school basketball experiences.
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Ali’s first experience with Britain was welcomed with (1)________ when his fishing boat from
Dunkirk sprung a leak and he and other migrants were rescued by a (2)________. People were
waiting on shore with blankets. However, nine months later, Ali's life has become difficult as he
lives in an overcrowded hotel in Carlisle, (3)________ to work or study and uncertain about the
status of his asylum application. He is also worried about his father, who arrived later on another
boat and may be sent to Rwanda as part of the government's plan to keep (4)________ asylum
applicants there. This plan was created to deter migrants from crossing the English Channel in
small boats, but the number of crossings has continued to increase due to tighter (5)________ on
ferry and tunnel routes. The government has tried various methods to address this issue, such as
making deals with France and making Britain a less appealing destination, but these have not been
(6)
________. Charities suggest a temporary "safe passage" visa as a solution, but this would likely
lead to (7)________ numbers of applicants. The government has promised a "stop the boats bill,"
but this legislation is likely to face challenges in terms of (8)________ and practicality. A better
solution would be a (9)________ deal with France, such as setting up a processing center for asylum
claims or establishing a returns (10)________, as a swift return to France could quickly stop the
boat crossings.

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A commander in eastern Ukraine known as Colonel "Maestro" leads the Kupiansk sector and has
been fighting against the Russians since their (1)________ in 2014. His car is equipped with Elon
Musk's Starlink satellite-internet service and with the help of his drone (2)________ teams, he can
monitor the enemy's (3)________ in real-time. On a recent night, he observed 30 Russian soldiers
being sent forward, but only two were killed and the rest continued to march forward, leading to
nine deaths. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warns that the Russians are preparing for
war and potentially (4)________ over 200,000 soldiers. (5)________, Ukrainian leaders and soldiers
at the eastern front seem (6)________, with some Ukrainian commanders believing that the main
Russian goal is to present a victory to the public, particularly for the Wagner Group. Despite the
danger, General Melnyk believes that defending Bakhmut is worth it, as it ties down a large number
of Russian troops and is (7)________, but another commander disagrees. The roads leading to the
eastern front are filled with military traffic, and (8)________ remains high among Ukrainian
soldiers who are learning from their experiences. Sergeant Dubovyi's team uses a drone
(9)
________ with advanced software that the Russians do not have, and the team scans the airwaves
to avoid Russian (10)________.
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The most (1)________ asked question in political polls is whether Americans approve or
disapprove of the president's job. For re-election or legislative success, the president's approval
rating needs to be 5-10 points higher than disapproval. Lower ratings can cause public (2)________
and stall government progress. Reported information shows approval trends for past presidents
and (3)________ approval ratings for Biden by demographic groups. Biden's presidency began with
popular economic and COVID-19 relief bills, followed by an (4)________ bill. The Inflation
Reduction Act signed in August aims to boost clean energy with subsidies and tax credits. As
Biden's presidency moves forward, new challenges (5)________, with rising concern over crime,
immigration, and gun control. Biden's policies have been popular so far, ranking in the top half
compared to past presidencies. However, the Democratic Party's positions on issues such as gun
control and immigration are less popular than its views on government spending and economic
(6)
________, which may be a barrier to future policy (7)________. Republicans in the House and
Senate have pledged to oppose Biden's agenda, regardless of its (8)________.

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Early in the pandemic, the video conferencing platform Zoom experienced an explosion in
popularity, (1)________ providing a solution to the world's socially starved population. However,
fast forward to the present day, Zoom's boom appears to have waned. The company recently
announced that it would be laying off 15% of its (2)________, a total of 1,300 employees, and that
its CEO Eric Yuan would be cutting his salary by 98% in the (3)________ fiscal year. This comes
in the (4)________ of a series of layoffs in the tech industry, with companies such as Google, Meta,
Amazon and Microsoft also eliminating thousands of jobs. The rapid growth and subsequent
decline of Zoom is a stark example of how companies that over-hired during the pandemic are
now having to adjust. Despite the cuts, many large (5)________ are still using Zoom, with the
company reporting a 20% increase in enterprise business revenue year-on-year. However, sales
from individual and smaller business (6)________ directly through the Zoom website have
decreased by 9%. Some have experienced "Zoom fatigue" from (7)________ video conferencing,
leading to a decline in popularity. Despite this, there are still loyal users of the platform who
appreciate the (8)________ and opportunity it provides for virtual connection with people near and
far.
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Two years ago, the stock market was in the grip of (1)________ mania, with shares in struggling
video-game retailer GameStop reaching an all-time intraday high of $483 due to coordinated
purchases by retail traders on Reddit and (2)________ apps. (3)________ piled in, empowered by
technology, as Wall Street had heavily sold short on the company. Short-sellers lost their shirts
and the question was how much of this would endure. The mania seemed different as it was
(4)
________ by new technology. The GameStop crew pumped up prices for companies that had
attracted short-sellers, causing some short-sellers to throw in the towel and leading to the
(5)
________ of a firm that had shorted GameStop. However, last year was rough on the meme-
portfolio and this year will be a reckoning with (6)________ as a slowing economy and monetary
(7)
________ will hurt struggling retailers. The end of low interest rates is also revealing corporate
(8)
________ and potential fraud. Short-sellers may triumph as they try to sniff out these issues.
Retail traders are now more important than before and make up a (9)________ portion of stock-
trading volumes, with faddish favorites like GameStop and Tesla leading the charge. The levity
and influence of retail traders, even as they (10)________ their investments, will endure, as seen in
the Hindenburg versus Adani memes on the Reddit forum where it all began.

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At the start of the year, shares in American games retailer GameStop looked like a bad (1)________.
The company had been losing market share for a decade as (2)________ shifted towards digital
gaming options and the COVID-19 pandemic closed their (3)________ stores. Hedge funds took
advantage by shorting the stock, betting it would lose value. However, the stock (4)________ rose
by 2,265% in just two weeks, from $20.42 to $483, due to a "short squeeze." GameStop's success
helped bring attention to other "meme stocks," companies whose stock prices rose (5)________ due
to attention on social media, despite (6)________ business struggles. The rise of these meme stocks
has caused concern among financial (7)________ and hedge funds, but it's not a new phenomenon.
In the past, (8)________ newbies have often piled into the latest financial trend, resulting in booms
and busts.
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Google's parent company Alphabet has announced its largest ever round of (1)________, with CEO
Sundar Pichai informing staff that 12,000 positions would be cut, or around 6% of the company's
(2)
________. The decision was made following a (3)________ review and impacts product areas
and regions across the company. The cuts come as a result of the recent pullback in advertising
and tech spending, which has seen a number of tech companies announce mass layoffs in recent
months. The company had hired tens of thousands of new workers over the past two years to take
advantage of a surge in spending on cloud services, (4)________ and stay-at-home recreation,
however, the current economic climate and rising interest rates have forced the company to adjust.
The cuts are (5)________ significant for Google, which makes the vast (6)________ of its money
from online ads and has a long history of heavy investment in its employees. The announcement
was met with (7)________ from many workers, who had held out hope that they would not be
impacted by the layoffs. Some employees found out about the cuts via email, with access to
company email immediately revoked upon (8)________. The Alphabet Workers Union, which
represents both full-time employees and (9)________, called the behaviour "egregious and
(10)
________." Despite the job cuts, CEO Sundar Pichai remains among the highest-paid
executives in corporate America, with the company's board having approved new stock grants
worth $210 million that will vest over the next three years. The impact of the job cuts on the tech
industry more broadly will be (11)________ watched, with some analysts interpreting it as a sign
of an (12)________ recession.

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The (1)________ of red meat, including steaks and chops, is (2)________ issue, as it not only incurs
high costs for human health but also leads to environmental (3)________. According to a recent
study published by scientists at Oxford University and the University of Minnesota, consuming an
(4)
________ 50g of processed red meat per day is associated with a 41% higher risk of (5)________
compared to individuals who consume an average Western diet. Furthermore, red meat has a much
greater environmental impact compared to (6)________ food sources. A 100g portion of red meat
produces at least 20 times more greenhouse gases and 100 times more land usage compared to a
100g portion of vegetables. Substituting meat with more environmentally friendly alternatives,
such as kale, can significantly reduce food-related greenhouse gas (7)________. In fact, an
individual who adopts a vegetarian diet can reduce their carbon (8)________ by 60%, which is
beneficial to our natural surroundings.
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Jeremy Bailenson, a professor and the (1)________ director of Stanford University’s Virtual
Human Interaction Lab, has published a paper (2)________ why video chats may cause exhaustion.
The paper draws on (3)________ academic theory and research. The paper says that there are four
possible reasons for "Zoom fatigue", including (4)________ direct eye gaze, constant self-
evaluation, limited (5)________ and increased cognitive load. Bailenson says the paper should not
be seen as "indicting" Zoom or other videoconferencing platforms, but rather a way to approach
(6)
________ strategies for media use. The paper has been widely shared and some have suggested
it calls for a return to phone calls. Bailenson says the video chat fatigue occurs (7)________ because
the (8)________ setting on video platforms is to show people their own image. (9)________ experts
say the toll may be even higher for people with disabilities, as they often have to focus more
(10)
________ on people's faces during video calls, increasing their cognitive load.

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Anaximander, a polymath born around 610 BC, is widely considered as one of the primary figures
who established the (1)________ of philosophy and natural science. He was preceded by his teacher
Thales, who is regarded as one of the first philosophers in Western thought, and succeeded by his
student Anaximenes. (2)________ Thales, who posited water as the origin of all things,
Anaximander chose to adopt the concept of the "indefinite" or "infinite" (apeiron) as his first
principle. Carlo Rovelli, a contemporary (3)________ physicist, argues that Anaximander's
(4)
________ to challenge the beliefs of his teacher and question (5)________ wisdom was critical
to the development of science as a discipline. This spirit of skepticism led to a sense of uncertainty,
but as Rovelli asserts, it is precisely this lack of certainty that gives science its (6)________.
Anaximander and his followers rejected traditional (7)________ explanations and relied instead on
(8)
________ and reason. This shift towards empirical investigation and rational inquiry set
civilisation on a new trajectory, (9)________ by a quest to expand knowledge through the
(10)
________ of what is unknown. The residents of Miletus, where Anaximander and his colleagues
lived, were exposed to a variety of cultural beliefs and were encouraged to question everything,
which (11)________ gave rise to both science and democracy. Rovelli, in his book, advocates for
the (12)________ of this tradition of inquisitive exploration that began with Anaximander and his
contemporaries. He argues against both extreme relativists, who believe that truth is relative to a
particular time and culture, and (13)________, who believe that there is only one incontrovertible
truth. The provisional nature of our knowledge and the underlying void, according to Rovelli,
imbue life with greater significance, rather than rendering it (14)________.
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Kim Austin and Mark Abair, who were introduced through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's
Team in Training programme in the Boston (1)________ area in 2013, have developed a unique
bond as workout partners. While their relationship remains purely platonic, the nature of their
training regimen has fostered a level of (2)________ akin to that of a romantic couple. The
(3)
________ environment that workout partners provide has been shown to increase success rates
and enhance (4)________ mood. To maintain a healthy dynamic, effective communication is
crucial, including the (5)________ of clear and respectful boundaries to avoid issues such as
(6)
________ or resentment. This phenomenon is not limited to partners of the same gender, as
(7)
________ by Perry Major and Braelin Thornton, who have formed close bonds through
(8)
________ events. Similarly, (9)________ such as Rebecca Hoffman and Ariel Solomon have also
found value in having workout partners, who not only offer (10)________ but also provide
emotional support.

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In 2002, Richard Parsons assumed the role of CEO at Time Warner, though he was (1)________ to
find that he was not part of a growing trend of African American CEOs in American corporations,
as he had hoped. Currently, only a mere 6 out of the Fortune 500 companies are led by Black
CEOs, a record high. Parsons, who has a reputation for (2)________ tensions, fostering consensus,
and maintaining (3)________, has held positions at (4)________ organizations such as Citigroup
and the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. In an effort to address the (5)________ pipeline problem,
Parsons established the Equity Alliance Fund in 2021 with venture investors, including Ronald
Lauder and Kenneth Lerer, to support venture funds and early-stage ventures led by women and
people of color. The firm's (6)________ $28.6 million fund, which was established last year, was
well-received and featured prominent venture investors, as well as Bank of America and the Ford
Foundation. Parsons anticipates (7)________ a 300% return and aims to raise a second fund
between $75 million and $100 million this spring. Despite his efforts, Parsons does not feel that
being Black has held him back in his career. He was born and raised in Brooklyn and Queens, and
was inspired by civil rights (8)________ to pursue law, earning the highest marks in New York
State on the bar exam in 1971. He then made a successful transition from law to business, having
effectually managed (9)________ for companies such as Dime Bancorp, Time Warner, and
Citigroup. In 2018, Parsons served as the interim chairman of CBS's board, but resigned due to
(10)
________ with multiple myeloma.
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The Lemon Tree is a pub in (1)________ London that also houses a Thai restaurant on its upper
level. This cultural (2)________ is a result of a gastro-diplomacy campaign launched by the Thai
government in the early 21st century, aimed at increasing the number of Thai restaurants around
the world and (3)________ the country as a tourist destination. This campaign provided a
commercial opportunity for budding (4)________ in Britain, who saw setting up shop in a pub as
less risky than starting from scratch, given that landlords usually had dining space that was not
being used (5)________. (6)________, Thai cuisine, with its quick (7)________ time and pairing
with beer, made it a suitable fit for pub kitchens, even if they were small. The popularity of Thai
pub food reflects Londoners' (8)________ and their desire for a mix of tradition and new culinary
experiences.

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Sir Salman Rushdie's novel "Victory City" explores the theme of the (1)_______ power of
storytelling through the story of Pampa Kampana, an Indian storyteller-queen who possesses a
"cursed gift of longevity" and the ability to conjure the city and empire of Bisnaga into (2)________
through her words. Bisnaga becomes a sort of feminist utopia, but eventually falls due to religious
(3)
________ and political intrigue, illustrating the idea that (4)________ ages never last long. The
closing verses of the novel declare that "words are the only victors," showing the author's faith in
the liberating power of art. This is not only a testament to Rushdie's (5)________ commitment to
free-spirited invention but also serves as a (6)________ of the crucial role that storytelling plays in
shaping our reality. In "Victory City", Sir Salman (7)________ blends elements of history and
fantasy to create a rich and imaginative world that is both captivating and (8)________. The novel
draws on real (9)________ figures and events and gives a new spin on the story of the pluralistic
Hindu empire of Vijayanagar. With its intricate world-building and (10)________, witty writing,
"Victory City" is a triumph of storytelling that (11)________ the author's mastery of his craft. At its
heart, the novel is a celebration of the (12)________ power of words and the way in which they can
shape and enrich our lives.
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Johannes Vermeer was a prominent seventeenth-century Dutch painter, renowned for his domestic
genre scenes. Born in 1632 in Delft, he was the son of parents who operated an inn. Vermeer
started his artistic career by creating large-scale biblical and (1)_______ paintings, however, by
1657, he shifted his focus towards smaller-scale interior scenes that were popular among Dutch
(2)
_______. Vermeer's work is distinguished by his (3)_______ mastery of light, color, and
perspective. These elements contribute to the remarkable (4)_______ of his paintings. Vermeer's
use of the camera obscura can be traced in his works, where he used dots of color to imitate the
effects of light. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is currently hosting an exhibition (5)_______
Vermeer's artistic achievements, with 28 of his paintings gathered from various collections across
seven countries. This exhibition provides a (6)_______ overview of Vermeer's development as an
artist, as well as the themes and moods that he explored (7)_______ his career. Vermeer's paintings,
which often depict solitary figures engaging in various activities, such as reading and playing
music, are (8)_______ by a quiet drama, as well as the interplay of (9)_______ and distance. Despite
his (10)_______ death in 1675 at the age of 43 and poverty, Vermeer is widely regarded as a
(11)
_______ figure in the world of art, and his paintings continue to captivate audiences with their
(12)
_______ depiction of human existence.

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Disney announced on Wednesday that it will eliminate around 7,000 jobs as part of its efforts to
reduce (1)________. The CEO, Bob Iger, stated that this decision was necessary but not taken
(2)
________. The layoffs are part of the company's plan to cut $5.5 billion in costs across all of its
segments. Iger outlined a (3)________ plan which seeks to bring creativity back to the center of the
company and make its streaming business (4)________. Iger returned to Disney in November to
restore the company to its former glory and promised a return to its creative "heart and soul". He
considers the job cuts to be a necessary part of the (5)________ of the company into three main
segments: ESPN, theme parks, and entertainment. Iger also mentioned that generating profit for
Disney Plus by the end of 2024 is his top (6)________. The layoffs come as many other companies
are also cutting jobs in recent months, particularly in the tech, finance, and (7)________ sectors.
Despite these (8)________ layoffs, unemployment remains at its lowest in decades.
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The concept of having a personal passion project has become (1)________ relevant in the job
market. Research conducted by Harvard Business School shows that the number of job postings
(2)
________ mentioning "passion" has risen from 2% in 2007 to 16% in 2019. The concept of
passion is viewed as a key aspect of success in the (3)________, with employees regarded as
passionate receiving more positive (4)________ and opportunities for promotion and training.
Passion for a job can also affect employee behaviour, as demonstrated by the distinction between
(5)
________ passion and obsessive passion. The trend towards passion in the workplace can lead
to some potential dangers, such as rewarding commitment over (6)________ and exploitation of
passionate employees. In some cases, passion can lead to (7)________ judgment and cause
employees to engage in behaviours that are not entirely healthy, such as working excessive hours.
The belief that passionate workers will enjoy (8)________ tasks and be willing to work without pay
can also lead to (9)________ by employers. Ultimately, while passion for a job can be a positive
attribute, it is important to strike a balance and ensure that the demands of the job do not become
a source of (10)________ obsession.

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The Canadian government is on the verge of enacting legislation that (1)________ digital platforms
such as YouTube and TikTok to exhibit a greater proportion of Canadian content. The regulation
is grounded in the principle of "Canadian content," or CanCon, a (2)________ requirement for
(3)
________ licensed TV and radio stations. The new law will extend this (4)________ to include
digital platforms serving Canadian users. The goal is to advance Canadian artists, narrate Canadian
stories, and protect the country from (5)________ American cultural influence. Nevertheless,
Canadian content creators on YouTube and TikTok are wary that the "Canadian" (6)________
could harm their businesses. The platforms argue that the law will force them to alter their
algorithms in Canada to give (7)________ to Canadian content over foreign content, but creators
fear that this may not align with users' interests, causing a negative perception of Canadian content.
The present point-based system is used to determine the Canadian-ness of a film, TV show, or
song, leading to some controversial (8)________ in the past. American streaming companies and
studios have advocated for greater (9)________ in determining what is considered Canadian
content. The Canadian Media Producers Association staunchly opposes any dilution of the existing
Canadian content regulations, including the requirement for domestic (10)________ of intellectual
property rights.
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ByteDance, a China-based company owning TikTok, has gained a (1)________ portion of the
virtual reality headset market. This market is considered (2)________ to the future of Meta
Platforms Inc. (META), which (3)________ held 90% of the market share, but saw a decrease to
75% by Q3 2022. Meanwhile, ByteDance's (4)________, Pico, has emerged as a competitor,
increasing its market share to 15% through its low-cost personal use VR headsets popular in
Europe and Asia. As Pico expands its app catalog, it faces increased competition in the rapidly
growing VR headset industry, estimated to reach $16 billion by 2026. The expected launch of AR
headsets by Apple and mixed-reality headsets by Microsoft is expected to further (5)________
competition. Despite being in its early stages, Pico offers better (6)________ and comfort compared
to Quest 2 and has received positive (7)________ from consumers. Initially focused on business
use VR, Pico shifted its focus to consumer devices after its (8)________ by ByteDance in 2022.

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Tencent, China's biggest tech company, was once regarded as (1)________, with more than a billion
Chinese using its ubiquitous services. Its market value exceeded $900 billion, and it was on track
to become China's first trillion-dollar company. However, the Communist Party decided that the
side effects of big tech, from (2)________ teenagers to the diversion of capital, were unacceptable.
Tencent was caught up in a (3)________ 18-month crackdown and faced numerous (4)________
challenges, including a new rule limiting children to only three hours of video games per week. Its
revenues declined, leading to a market (5)________ of less than $250 billion by October. However,
things are looking up for Tencent and China's internet firms. The government's clampdown on tech
seems to have ended. Tencent has once again become the (6)________ of the changing mood, and
its market value has doubled to nearly $500 billion in the past three months. The company is
expected to report annual sales of more than $80 billion last year, with (7)________ a third from
gaming, business services, and social media and advertising. Its (8)________ is the WeChat super-
app, which blends pay and play. The company is now targeting short-video sharing, which has
become the centre of China's attention economy and digital ads business. Tencent has a shot at
capturing a (9)________ part of this growth. Its strategy includes attracting (10)________ creators,
more viewers, and more advertising revenue.
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A new class of philanthropists has emerged, many of whom are young, (1)________ with process,
and keen to make a difference quickly. These individuals made their fortunes in the software and
computing industry and are imbued with the industry's culture and (2)________. They differ from
earlier philanthropists in that they are less interested in following a model of setting up a private
foundation and hiring a team to run it. Many prefer to give money to established charities or
(3)
________ organisations, such as Founders Pledge, which (4)________ in poverty relief,
education, and other causes. Tech entrepreneurs account for a significant proportion of the world's
(5)
________ giving, as estimated by Forbes and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. In contrast to
earlier philanthropists who created foundations that would outlive them, tech entrepreneurs
measure the impact of every dollar they give away and expect a social return on (6)________. They
tend to work quickly and are more inclined towards giving money (7)________ to charities that
they trust to make the best use of the funds. Mackenzie Scott and Jack Dorsey are examples of this
new wave of philanthropists who (8)________ their analytics and give their money away more
quickly. This change reflects the wider business culture that these philanthropists come from,
which values rapid scaling and getting to market quickly.

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The media has a (1)________ with the term "Florida Man" and its sensational headlines. However,
this perception changed in June 2022 with the launch of the Michelin Guide in Florida. Many
locals and (2)________ were surprised, wondering why the guide was coming to Florida and what
the state had to offer in terms of cuisine. The (3)________ is that Florida is home to a diverse array
of delicious foods, including stone crab, Key West Pinks, Cuban sandwiches, and Key lime pie.
The launch of the Michelin Guide in Florida marks its fifth (4)________ in the US, after New York,
Washington D.C., Chicago, and California. The guide honored 15 restaurants in Orlando and
Miami with stars and 29 Florida eateries received the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes
(5)
________ quality for value. The Bib Gourmand category includes casual American and ethnic
eats and includes (6)________, sandwich shops, and curry and Pho restaurants. One of the Bib
Gourmand picks is Chug's Diner, a Cuban-American diner in Coconut Grove with an (7)________
menu of diner classics and Cuban dishes. The Michelin Guide is rooted in road trips and the
(8)
________ of knowing where to eat when travelling. The Bib Gourmand category is ideal for
Florida and includes breakfast and brunch hot spots that offer quality food and drink for less than
$49 before tax and tip.
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European leaders were concerned that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US, which offered
significant financial incentives for clean-tech industries, would lead to a brain drain of Europe's
(1)
________ clean-tech sector. Some (2)________ argued that Europe would need to match the
IRA's financial support to prevent this from happening. However, these concerns proved to be
largely (3)________, and instead, the focus has been on improving the efficiency of (4)________
green subsidies. The IRA's attractiveness to European firms lies in its (5)________, as it sets out
clear rules for eligibility and provides financial support for specific technologies. By contrast,
Europe's green subsidies are often fragmented and difficult to navigate, with smaller firms facing
bureaucratic hurdles and long wait times. The EU has (6)________ these shortcomings and
proposed a new Green Deal Industrial Plan to (7)________ its subsidy programmes. Nevertheless,
some firms are still drawn to the IRA's financial incentives and more (8)________ application
process.

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The FBI's "China Threat" web page, which is updated regularly with news of the FBI's efforts to
(1)
________ Chinese threats, lists a variety of Chinese (2)________ and surveillance, including
China's pursuit of fugitives beyond its borders, which is now a global phenomenon, according to
the Economist. Western law (3)________ agencies are concerned about China's use of quanfan,
which involves a range of techniques, including putting pressure on relatives in China and
(4)
________ suspects in the countries where they live, to (5)________ suspects into getting on a
plane home. Operation Fox Hunt, which began in 2014, is a worldwide effort to (6)________ people
China describes as corrupt officials, and its use of quanfan has skyrocketed since Xi Jinping took
over as China's leader in 2012. The Economist reports that some Western governments have
become increasingly alarmed by the (7)________ of sovereignty and abuse of people's rights that
quanfan often (8)________, and some human-rights groups have reported that Chinese police are
setting up "service stations" abroad to help with such operations.
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The purpose of the Chinese balloon that traversed the United States and subsequently resulted in
the (1)________ of a brief period of détente in the preeminent global bilateral relationship remains
(2)
________. However, (3)________ into the function of the balloon may be gleaned from the
equipment retrieved by US Navy divers from the wreckage of the (4)________, which was downed
by a US F-22 fighter jet in South Carolina. American officials maintain that the balloon was part
of a fleet of comparable aircraft that were involved in global intelligence (5)________. Conversely,
China asserts that the balloon was monitoring meteorological conditions and had been (6)________
off-course. The current (7)________ between the two nations may escalate, as China demands the
repatriation of the debris. With the US and China confronting intense domestic political pressure
to adopt more belligerent (8)________ towards one another, this issue has become increasingly
(9)
________. Both countries' armed forces are preparing for a possible conflict over Taiwan. In
many ways, this incident echoes prior bilateral disruptions, including China's 2007 launch of an
(10)
________ missile, and both countries' leaders are grappling with mounting domestic demands
to adopt more confrontational stances.

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently announced a postponement of the (1)________ of
a new regulation mandating payment (2)________ and gig platforms to issue tax forms to users
who earn over $600 in revenue. It is important to note that (3)________ of whether or not they
receive a 1099-K form, taxpayers are still obliged to pay taxes on any additional income earned.
Sole (4)________ who use digital payment platforms such as Venmo are subject to tax
responsibilities and must maintain accurate records throughout the year. As a result of the growing
number of Americans involved in side hustles, there has been an increase in the (5)________ of
digital records on payment platforms, leading to more individuals having to file Schedule C, the
form used to report business income, as (6)________ by H&R Block. It is important to note that
gig workers may not fully understand that they are considered small business owners in the eyes
of the IRS and as such, have new tax responsibilities. It is (7)________ that taxpayers report their
earned income, even if the company did not send a 1099 form, as expenses for Schedule C filers
are deductible against (8)________ income. For landlords and Airbnb hosts, rent received is
considered taxable income and is reported on Schedule E. Taxpayers may exclude earnings from
renting their home for two weeks or less a year, and gains from (9)________ item sales are only
taxable if the sales exceed the (10)________ purchase price.
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The (1)________ of the social media app TikTok, which attracts billions of young people around
the world to create and view short videos, has led to law-enforcement officials and child-
exploitation experts expressing concern about the platform's (2)________. This article describes an
example of the potential dangers by (3)________ the case of a man from Alabama who was
(4)
________ on charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old Texas girl he met on the app. TikTok's
algorithm and design for learning user (5)________ to provide them with similar content mean that
children and teens are at risk of encountering (6)________ behaviour, according to Jon Rouse, who
leads a team targeting child sex offenders for Interpol. The fact that users can easily create fully
public posts and (7)________ in features such as video duets means that even with its technology
to screen posts and report any concerns to the relevant authorities, TikTok is seen as a dangerous
platform for children. Despite TikTok's (8)________ of the platform to users aged 13 and older,
young children can and do gain access to the app by (9)________ their ages. Several state attorneys
general have launched investigations into TikTok's effects on the physical and mental health of
minors, while the site's Chinese ownership has prompted some federal and state bans. TikTok's
CEO has agreed to testify before Congress in March to address concerns about young people's
(10)
________ to harmful content and potential sexual exploitation, and whether users' data is shared
with China.

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The monitoring of employees' brain data has been observed to be on the rise in modern
(1)
________, driven by (2)________ in electroencephalogram (EEG) technology, software, and
algorithms. This progress has (3)________ better tracking of brain-wave signals and (4)________
of individuals' emotions and cognitive abilities. While these devices offer several potential
benefits, such as monitoring fatigue levels and offering brain-wave tracking as part of wellness
programmes, there are currently no legal rights protecting employees from their misuse in the work
environment. As organisations (5)________ collect brain data, it is critical to (6)________
restrictions on its usage. Employers could use this data to make significant decisions about
employees, including who is too expensive to keep employing and whose cognitive abilities are
declining. The utilisation of brain data poses a genuine risk to mental (7)________, and employees
should demand (8)________ from their employers concerning the implementation of these devices.
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Despite recent optimism among investors, financial markets may be in for a turbulent time due to
the (1)________ battle with inflation. The optimistic (2)________ among investors has led to
increases in stock prices, particularly in America where companies are valued at about 18 times
their forward (3)________. However, this is probably (4)________ as there is no evidence that the
world’s inflation problem is fixed. Although there has been less inflation in some areas, many
countries are still experiencing an annualised pace of 4.6% inflation due to rising labour costs. The
services sector, which is more (5)________ to labour costs, is the main source of inflation in the
US, the UK, Canada, and New Zealand. In addition, the (6)________ rates in six of the G7 countries
are at or near the lowest they have been this century, which is keeping many economies on course
for inflation that does not fall below 3-5%. If this happens, it would be a big problem for central
bankers, who are judged against their targets, and it would also blow a hole in investors’ optimistic
vision. There is also the (7)________ that central banks, faced with a stubborn inflation problem,
do not have the stomach to tolerate a recession, so they might allow inflation to run a little above
their targets. However, managing such a regime shift without wreaking havoc would be an
enormous task for central banks, as it would require a once-in-a-generation (8)________ challenge.

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In the (1)________ of the conflict in Ukraine and a global energy crisis, there is a silver lining in
the form of an (2)________ transition to green energy in the UK. While the recent surge in natural
gas prices has led to increased demand for coal, it has also prompted greater energy (3)________
and investment in renewables across the world. Last year marked the first time that global capital
spending on wind and solar assets (4)________ investment in new and existing oil and gas wells.
The UK government, along with other governments in America, Europe, and China, is providing
significant subsidies for clean technology, contributing to an escalation of the green transition by
5 to 10 years. However, (5)________ and financing barriers prevent firms from investing in new
projects and achieving (6)________ carbon emissions by 2050. While some governments have
provided incentives for investment, price caps, taxes, and other measures (7)________ renewables
providers from investing. Therefore, governments must recognise the importance of higher prices
for green energy to ensure sustainable investment and remove obstacles to (8)________ investment
in the UK.
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China Renaissance Holdings Ltd., a leading Chinese (1)________ bank, is experiencing a

significant decline in its stock price following the disappearance of its Chairman and CEO, Fan
Bao. As a co-founder of the bank, Bao played a crucial role in building the firm's (2)________ as a
technology sector powerhouse, handling public (3)________, private placements, and mergers and
(4)
________ of numerous companies. While the reasons behind Bao's absence are unclear, the
company has emphasised that it is unaware of any (5)________ issues. Since its public debut in
2018, China Renaissance has acknowledged that its business success is heavily (6)________ on
key management (7)________, including Bao. Consequently, the firm's executive committee has
urged its employees to calm clients and dispel rumors, (8)________ them that the company's
business is operating as usual. The committee has also emphasised the need for employees to
maintain contact with clients and partners despite (9)________ available information. This
development is the second disappearance of a senior executive from China Renaissance since the
previous fall. The firm's former president and chairman of its Hong Kong securities subsidiary,
Lin Cong, has also been (10)________ since late last year.

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In response to declining college (1)________, an increasing number of colleges and universities are
offering midlife transition programmes tailored for older (2)________ who are approaching the end
of their careers. These one-year programmes are designed for individuals with at least two decades
of experience and (3)________ cost between $50,000 to $60,000, with the aim of encouraging
introspection and (4)________ of new career paths, nonprofit work, or other interests. Participants
are often in their 50s and 60s and primarily audit courses, engage with professors, and attend
campus events, (5)________ to recapture the sense of identity and (6)________ found in the
workplace. With an aging population looking to (7)________ themselves and explore greater
impact, the programmes offer an opportunity to meet new friends and provide real-world
perspectives to classroom (8)________. Colleges such as Harvard and Stanford are leading the way
in offering these programmes, while other institutions such as the University of Chicago and
University of Colorado Denver are developing their own offerings at a fraction of the cost.
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The controversy over the (1)________ of honors English classes in Culver City, California,
(2)
________ a larger trend in American education towards achieving greater equity. The school
district administration had eliminated honors courses in an effort to provide equal and (3)________
education to students of all races. However, a group of parents argue that equity should involve
equal access to opportunities for advanced education and study, (4)________ of a student's
background. This debate reflects a broader discussion over educational equity in America, where
some believe that stripping the honors (5)________ from select high school classes is necessary to
address the achievement gap and promote equity, while others argue that (6)________ instruction
may fail to challenge students who are ready for more advanced material. Ultimately, the challenge
is to provide (7)________ education that challenges and prepares all students for success in college
and beyond without sacrificing academic (8)________.

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A team of (1)________, microbiologists, and other scientists are set to (2)________ on a research
mission in April to explore the Atlantis Massif, an underwater mountain off the coast of Portugal.
The mission aims to drill a 6,750-foot hole into the massif to study the Earth's crust and mantle
and gain (3)________ into the origins of life. The researchers plan to use the serpentinisation
reaction to understand how life on Earth and (4)________ other planets began. The serpentinisation
reaction (5)________ the energy and geochemical conditions that create organic molecules, and
studying samples from the Atlantis Massif's serpentinisation sites could help scientists confirm
this theory. The mission will explore depths where temperatures exceed 400 degrees Fahrenheit,
beyond the limits of life as we know it. The Atlantis Massif provides a unique opportunity to
examine the Earth's inner structure, (6)________ elsewhere. The Joides Resolution, a former oil
drillship turned research vessel, will drill through 5,400 feet of water to reach the target hole.
Ocean drilling has (7)________ knowledge of the climate, helped develop models for future
warming and sea-level rise, and allowed microbiologists to discover life in the most extreme ocean
environments. The proposed international (8)________ between Europe and Japan may replace the
International Ocean Discovery Program, which is set to end in 2024, with the National Science
Foundation making decisions on future partnerships based on merit, risk, and cost.’
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Despite being often thought of as tools used to spam, scam, and spread lies, Twitter bots can have
(1)
________ purposes. While some bots may be (2)________, others inform and entertain, such as
the ones that alert people about natural disasters or share adorable animal photos. Some of these
(3)
________ robots provide more value than most accounts run by real people, leading Twitter to
ask, "who doesn't love a (4)________ of robots who promise not to rise up against us?" However,
under Elon Musk's control, Twitter recently announced that it would begin charging developers
for access to the systems they need to operate their bots. After receiving (5)________ from users
who were fiercely (6)________ of their benign robotic friends, Twitter reversed its decision. While
Mr. Musk proposed a paywall to deter malicious bots, users criticised the proposal for (7)________
targeting good bots that provide valuable content for free. The latest Twitter debacle has revealed
the human desire for bot (8)________, with various breeds of bots available for different purposes.
While some bots were designed for malicious reasons, such as spreading propaganda or spamming
about crypto, others were created to analyse crude data from the internet and present it to the public
in a (9)________ format. As an example, Bill Snitzer's Earthquake Robot provides basic
information about earthquakes as soon as it sees something in the U.S. Geological Survey data.
While bots have different definitions and interpretations, Mr. Musk seems to believe that Twitter's
success requires (10)________ decision-making based on his whims, even if those decisions might
fail.

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Twitter Inc. has been facing (1)________ claims of unpaid bills under the (2)________ of Elon
Musk, as the social media company aims to break even this year. A total of nine lawsuits have
been filed by landlords, (3)________, and vendors, demanding payments that amount to more than
$14 million plus interest. This includes an almost $7,000 (4)________ for a “swag gift box for
Elon” ordered by Twitter’s marketing department in the days before the $44 billion deal closed.
Musk inherited these bills and quickly implemented a more austere spending style to conserve
cash, a tactic he has used in his past (5)________ challenges, such as Tesla Inc. almost running out
of money. Twitter is (6)________ dramatic changes as Musk cuts staff and slashes costs amid an
advertiser pullback and deal-related debt expenses. Three of the U.S. lawsuits involve office space,
including the company’s (7)________ in San Francisco where the landlord has alleged that Twitter
failed to make almost $6.8 million in rent payments for December and January. Musk had initially
complained that the company was losing more than $4 million a day and suggested that
(8)
________ was possible, but has since claimed progress towards breaking even. Some of the
unpaid bills relate to work done by the company to close the acquisition deal with Musk himself.
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Amateur traders piled into Bed Bath & Beyond stock at the beginning of 2023, driving up the share
price in January and early February, despite the company's (1)________ bankruptcy. However,
when Bed Bath & Beyond secured a new financing deal with Hudson Bay Capital Management,
the gains quickly (2)________, resulting in the dilution of existing shares. The stock has fallen in
nine of the ten trading sessions since the financing deal was reported. The high volume of trading
in meme stocks such as Bed Bath & Beyond, GameStop, and AMC Entertainment Holdings is
often driven by amateur traders' desire to "stick it" to institutional traders, who they believe are
betting against them. The new year saw a (3)________ of stock trading activity, with many
(4)
________ choosing to invest in meme stocks and bitcoin or money-losing tech companies.
Shareholders would have lost everything if Bed Bath & Beyond had filed for bankruptcy, but the
Hudson Bay deal saved them. Some traders believe the deal will help the company make a
(5)
________, while others see an opportunity to profit from the stock's (6)________. The financing
deal allowed Hudson Bay to purchase Bed Bath & Beyond's common shares and then sell them
back at a discount, diluting the shares and (7)________ reducing the stock's value. Meme-stock
companies have (8)________ used their individual investors to raise capital, with AMC raising $2.2
billion in 2020 by selling shares. Finally, professors of finance like Carola Frydman from the
Kellogg School of Management acknowledge the popularity of meme stocks among traders and
how executives are taking advantage of the phenomenon to their benefit.

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The current state of the global economy is marked by a (1)________ escalation in the cost of
borrowing, (2)________ attributed to the increase in interest rates and the surging levels of global
debt. Recent estimates indicate that global debt has reached an (3)________ level of $300 trillion,
equivalent to 345% of the combined gross domestic product (GDP). The Economist reports that
the (4)________ interest expenses for governments, households, and firms across 58 nations have
climbed to $13 trillion, representing 14.5% of GDP, and could escalate to 17% or even 20% of
GDP by 2027 depending on central banks' (5)________ measures. Further scrutiny suggests that
households in (6)________ democracies, including Sweden, the Netherlands, and New Zealand,
are most vulnerable to the effects of rising interest rates. In contrast, (7)________ economies with
lower debt-to-income ratios may experience difficulty securing formal credit. Notwithstanding a
recent surge in consumer demand, businesses face surging debt burdens and more (8)________
financial conditions that could prove challenging for some companies, specifically French firms
with heavy debt loads.
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The current state of globalisation has caused concern among many, given the current (1)________
between America and China, the flouting of rules that have allowed for globalisation to thrive, and
the risk of economic (2)________ and great-power conflict. The experience of the 19th century, in
which rapid globalisation led to the (3)________ of the global trading system and much more, offers
a (4)________ tale. However, a closer look at demographic and technological changes offers cause
for optimism. In the past, trade policy has been influenced by relative (5)________ or abundance
of factors of production, such as labour. Today, low unemployment rates and investment
programmes may increase demand for foreign workers and deepen (6)________ ties. Technological
change may also facilitate trade in new ways, particularly through (7)________ energy sources,
remote-work technologies, and improvements in machine translation and speech (8)________.
Learning from past experiences is also key, as policymakers have already avoided the gravest
errors of the 1930s and public health and medicine have advanced (9)________ since the Spanish
flu. Moreover, recent history has demonstrated that trends can suddenly come to an end and
geopolitics can experience an (10)________ reversal. While mistakes may be made, focusing on the
lessons learned from the past can provide the wisdom to do better in the future.

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Grigory Sverdlin, who ran one of Russia’s largest charities, Shelter, had to (1)________ Russia
after his involvement in social activism and his criticism of the government alarmed the authorities.
He received a warning from a (2)________ in St. Petersburg that if he continued to speak out, he
would be run over with a tank. Sverdlin continued his work as long as he was not too (3)________
about the failings of Vladimir Putin's government. His work was gradually helping Russian civil
society to grow fast, and people started to think not only about themselves but also about their
neighbours and what was going on in their streets. The gradual (4)________ of a vigorous civil
society that successfully demanded reform of the state, not the military threat from Ukraine, posed
a threat to Putin's regime. Before the tanks rolled into Ukraine, liberal values were spreading fast
in Russia, and the shift was driven by (5)________ change. The young people in Russia are not
interested in Putin's TV propaganda and do not believe that Russia is a (6)________ fortress
encircled by enemies or that the United States wants to conquer Russia. As a result of the war,
500,000 of Russia's best-educated and most dynamic people have escaped the country, and
(7)
________ debate in Russia now occurs between “patriots” and “turbo-patriots” who criticise
Russian (8)________ for not being brutal and aggressive enough.
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In 2015, Versova Management Co., one of the largest US egg (1)________, lost eight million egg-
laying hens to avian influenza. As a result, the company invested tens of millions of dollars in
advanced technology, including laser systems, sound cannons, and on-site worker showers, to
protect their flocks from wild birds that spread the virus. However, in the latest (2)________, the
company lost another two million hens, (3)________ the limitations of expensive industry
protections. Avian flu is highly contagious and has a nearly 100% (4)________ rate in chickens.
Poultry farms routinely destroy entire flocks after a single case is found to prevent further spread.
The virus can be spread to (5)________ flocks by workers stepping on wild-bird feces outside of a
barn or by pests that sneak into barns. Egg farms now have procedures for washing and (6)________
trucks carrying feed to the chickens. Despite all these (7)________, the avian flu has caused the
deaths of around 58 million farm-raised birds in the US since February 2022, leading to elevated
egg and turkey prices. Versova is working with the Agriculture Department's wildlife services to
clear the area around barns to make it less (8)________ to wild birds, building barn complexes with
protective barriers and entryways, requiring farmworkers to shower in private stalls with magnetic
doors that seal shut before entering facilities, hiring veterinarians, and changing practices for
cleaning feed spills to keep away wild birds. However, egg-laying hens are still more (9)________
to contracting bird flu because they are kept producing for as long as a year, indicating the need
for continued efforts to improve (10)________ measures in the poultry industry.

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The rating system used by Airbnb has presented significant challenges for both hosts and guests
alike, given that a (1)________ proportion of U.S. rentals receive near-perfect five-star ratings,
which can make it difficult for guests to (2)________ between properties. Furthermore, superhosts,
who typically earn higher (3)________ than regular hosts, are required to maintain an average rating
of at least 4.8 stars, among other requirements. As a result, hosts are facing increased pressure to
maintain their ratings in order to remain (4)________ in a marketplace that has become increasingly
saturated with Airbnb properties. This pressure has (5)________ with the addition of more
properties for rent on the platform, which has caused some hosts to experience a drop in bookings,
(6)
________ them to refer to this phenomenon as an "Airbnbust." Despite such challenges, Airbnb
maintains that its reviews are not inflated, and it has implemented measures to remove hosts who
(7)
________ receive poor ratings. Moreover, the company prohibits hosts from engaging in any
(8)
________ or manipulative practices in order to (9)________ guests to leave high ratings. Given
the proliferation of online reviews, some travel sites are focusing on eliminating fraudulent
reviews, but Airbnb is working to ensure that its review system is equitable and (10)________.
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The practice of "commenting for reach" on LinkedIn has emerged as a technique for augmenting
the (1)________ of a post by accumulating comments. Although the origin of this approach can be
traced back, in part, to the wave of tech-sector (2)________, it has now become a common practice
across (3)________ industries, where professional acquaintances respond to posts with
"commenting for reach" to help the post garner attention from recruiters and other contacts. The
LinkedIn algorithm (4)________ posts with higher comment counts, making them more
(5)
________ on users' feeds. However, critics argue that the absence of substance in these
comments represents a new low in the realm of (6)________ or communicating skills in business
and does not substitute more practical actions, such as connecting job (7)________ with potential
employers. Despite this, for individuals looking to build their personal brands, achieving a
(8)
________ as a management expert or career coach on LinkedIn can help them attract business.
Nonetheless, the technique raises concerns regarding the genuineness and substance of content on
the platform. In conclusion, while the approach may have its benefits, it also (9)________ concerns
about the (10)________ and value of content on LinkedIn.

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With advances in computing power, machine learning algorithms, and larger data sets, we will
soon share digital space with an array of AI-generated fake content produced at an (1)________
scale and speed. The number of deepfakes online is now in the millions, with (2)________ possible
malicious purposes including academic fraud, pornography, and financial scams. The technology
behind deepfakes also poses serious risks to national (3)________ and can be used to manipulate
public opinion on a large scale. As deepfake technology grows more sophisticated, it will become
(4)
________ difficult for militaries and intelligence services to guard against it. Democracies must
find a way to address the potential harms of deepfakes while preserving the free flow of ideas and
expression. This will require a (5)________ of technical, regulatory, and social approaches. Social
media platforms can be used to develop algorithms that analyse (6)________ and context to detect
deepfakes. Democracies can insist that companies that produce and distribute synthetic media
make their algorithms more transparent, allowing (7)________ third-party researchers to study the
effects of this media. Deepfakes are going to change the way institutions in democracies do
business, and (8)________, it is the public that will have to distinguish between what is real and
what is fake.
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The Seattle Opera's commissioning of Roya Sadat, an Afghan filmmaker with no prior experience
directing opera, to adapt Khaled Hosseini's "A Thousand Splendid Suns" demonstrates the
potential for interdisciplinary (1)________ and cultural exchange in the arts. Sadat's (2)________ in
Taliban-ruled Herat and her films depicting the struggles of Afghan women led to her (3)________
by Seattle Opera's general director Christina Scheppelmann. The opera chronicles two women
forced to marry an abusive man, spanning decades in (4)________ Afghanistan. Published after the
Taliban's fall, the story is especially relevant given their recent (5)________. Sadat hopes the
production will raise awareness of Afghan women's (6)________ struggles. Sadat's commitment to
promoting the work of female filmmakers in Afghanistan and exploring life in (7)________
societies led her to establish Roya Film House and a film festival. The production team conducted
(8)
________ research to ensure accuracy, and the score pays tribute to classical Afghan and
Hindustani music. The story highlights the importance of female loyalty and determination in the
face of (9)________. Sadat sees the opera as a vital reminder of Afghan women's resilience and
pursuit of equality. The Seattle Opera's decision to join forces with Sadat reflects the power of
cross-cultural artistic partnerships in amplifying (10)________ voices and promoting social justice.

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant (1)________ to financial markets and led to an
economic crisis, which prompted the Federal Reserve to inject vast sums of cash into the financial
system to avert a crisis. The success of the Fed's rescue operations soon became a new challenge
as America faced its worst (2)________ of inflation in decades, posing a dilemma in assessing the
Fed's record during the pandemic. While the Fed's seemingly (3)________ support for the economy
during times of disaster has led to a mission creep over the years, it faces significant constraints in
balancing growth and inflation, such as political and economic constraints. Central-banking
independence is a precious (4)________, and it can only be preserved by staying above the
ideological fray. Therefore, a balanced (5)________ of the Fed's performance during the pandemic
is crucial, considering both its response to the early crisis and the (6)________ inflation challenge
it faced, (7)________ the importance of ensuring that the Fed maintains its independence and strikes
the right balance between supporting economic growth and preventing (8)________ pressures from
spiraling out of control.
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The latest report from the Commerce Department reveals that inflation in America increased and
both spending and (1)________ grew in January, indicating that the Federal Reserve may raise
interest rates more than previously (2)________ this year to cool down the rising prices. Inflation
rose 5.4% in January compared to a year earlier, (3)________ the central bank’s target of 2% annual
inflation. The increase was also reflected in the core index, which excludes food and energy and
rose 4.7%. U.S. consumers’ spending increased 1.8% in January from the previous month, the
largest rise in nearly two years. The report suggested that the economy is growing stronger,
(4)
________ leading the Fed officials to raise interest rates higher than what was expected in
December, and end any (5)________ of whether to pause increases this spring. The report also
showed a surge in hiring, a drop in (6)________ rates, and service providers' expansion, which
support the decision to raise rates. The January spending boom was (7)________ driven by a strong
increase in family earnings, with wages and salaries growing by 0.9%. (8)________ in interest-rate
futures markets expected the Fed to raise its (9)________ federal-funds rate by a quarter point at
policy meetings in March, May, and June, increasing it to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%. However, the
central bank could end up holding interest rates at a higher level for longer than it usually does,
(10)
________ to Boston Fed President Susan Collins.

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Recently released economic data shows a surprising (1)________ in the US economy, driven by a
(2)
________ of low layoffs, increased supplier prices, rising household incomes, and cost-of-living
adjustments. The report, released by the Labor Department, showed that layoffs remained low,
while supplier prices had increased by 6% in the year through January, higher than expected, but
down from 6.5% in December. (3)________, January hiring surged, unemployment fell to a 53-
year low, and retail sales (4)________ by 3% on the month. This good news has led to stronger
consumer purchasing power, which has helped to (5)________ spending and economic growth.
However, the data has also raised concerns that the Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates
higher for longer to combat inflation. The Fed had projected that it would increase its benchmark
federal-funds rate to a range between 5% and 5.25% in 2023 and hold it there through the year's
end. However, the recent economic data has led to a swing in market expectations, from pricing in
a (6)________ and rate cuts to rates staying higher for longer. There is still uncertainty about the
economic (7)________, as the Fed could respond to a pickup in growth and inflation with more
(8)
________ action on interest rates, which could cause a more severe downturn.
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In February 2022, Germany’s newly elected Chancellor Olaf Scholz (1)________ a Zeitenwende,
a turning point in time, three days after Russia launched its “special military operation” to grab
Ukraine. Scholz pledged an additional €100bn ($107bn) to boost Germany’s defense, ending
dependence on Russian energy and pushing future military spending above NATO’s goal of 2%
of GDP. One year later, Germany’s three-party (2)________ has made some progress towards
achieving Scholz’s promises, including aiding Ukraine and boosting energy independence, but has
struggled with (3)________ the German army. Germany’s complex geography, (4)________ loaded
history and politics make it difficult to change course, but sweeping changes are happening, albeit
slowly. Heinrich Brauss, a former (5)________ general and top NATO official, scores the
government’s (6)________ Zeitenwende achievement with a five out of ten. Successes include
Germany’s (7)________ from energy dependence on Russia, the disbursement of aid to Ukraine,
and public attitudes towards security. Germany’s successful separation from energy dependence
on Russia is considered a sharp (8)________, and its commitment of €13.3bn in combined financial
and military aid to Ukraine ranks second only to America’s. Scholz’s deft (9)________ of
dangerous politics is less easy to quantify, but his slow decision-making has kept his public on
board. Delaying Germany’s own military (10)________ is a matter of concern. The Bundeswehr
has shrunk from Europe’s biggest land force to a shadow, with only 321 main battle tanks and
(11)
________ stock that could last just two days in a real war. (12)________ adequate levels could
cost up to €20bn, and beefing it up and filling it out could cost three times that amount.

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In a recent post on Weibo, Sima Nan, a prominent Chinese nationalist blogger and (1)________ of
the ruling Communist Party, voiced criticism regarding the "fundamental flaws" in men's football
in China that have impeded the country's ability to succeed on the (2)________ stage. This
sentiment (3)________ with a number of Chinese football fans, who have expressed their
disappointment over the country's (4)________ performance in global competitions, including the
most recent World Cup in Qatar where China was not present. Adding to the challenges facing the
sport, a series of high-profile arrests of senior officials in the sport's administration has raised
(5)
________ concerns about corruption in Chinese football. This (6)________ issue has been
characterised by instances of (7)________ and officials' involvement in a cash-flooded industry.
Despite the (8)________ of reform measures, corruption in Chinese football persists, with some
attributing the government's interfering approach as a contributing factor. The complexities
involved in balancing state intervention and commercial interests within the ever-evolving industry
of football are evident in the current state of Chinese football. This (9)________ the need for efforts
aimed at promoting transparency and good (10)________ within the sport.
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According to a (1)________ review conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and
published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, yoga may have positive effects on physical
(2)
________ associated with (3)________. The review, which involved 33 randomized controlled
(4)
________ across 12 countries with over 2,000 participants, discovered that yoga improved
several frailty markers, including walking speed, lower extremity strength, and (5)________. The
frailty markers that yoga improved are linked to (6)________ meaningful outcomes such as
mortality and living independently. Frailty affects 7 to 12 percent of people over 65 in the United
States and is connected with increased (7)________, hospitalisation, and falls. The review also
suggests that yoga is not (8)________ more effective than other forms of exercise, such as tai chi,
and more research is needed to compare (9)________ types of exercise and their effects on frailty.
Nonetheless, the review provides a (10)________ for further research and may help reduce negative
stigma surrounding frailty.

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The past three years have been marked by a global pandemic that has (1)________ impacted daily
life. However, as time (2)________, many details of the pandemic may fade from memory due to
the limitations of human memory. Memory is designed to fade, and the process of forgetting is
(3)
________ intertwined with memory. The brain has at least three (4)________ phases for memory:
encoding, (5)________, and retrieval of information. What individuals remember tends to be
(6)
________, emotionally charged, and deemed worthy of processing and reflecting upon in the
mind after the event occurred. Against this neural (7)________, the pandemic would appear
unforgettable. However, the vast amount of information that individuals had to sift through made
it difficult for their brains to encode the (8)________. Moreover, new memories, which occur by
simply living more life, interfere with memories of older events. Stress, which the pandemic
produced in abundance, also interferes with the (9)________ of new memories. Finally, when
events are uniform, they are harder to recall. As a result, many individuals may not remember
pandemic-related events with (10)________.
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In the desert city of Falluja, a martyrs' (1)________ reminds Iraqis of the human cost of the
American-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein 20 years ago. As the country marks the
anniversary, ghosts of the past haunt a nation struggling with political (2)________, economic
(3)
________, and government corruption. Although Iraq is now a more open society with multiple
political parties and a largely free press, many citizens are (4)________ with the state of the nation.
Iraq's vast energy revenues have been squandered on corruption and unfinished projects, rather
than being invested in public (5)________ or services. Iraq's political landscape has been shaped
by foreign influences, with Iran exerting significant control through Shiite militias loyal to Tehran.
Despite the removal of Saddam Hussein's brutal regime, Iraq remains scarred by civil war,
(6)
________, and constant upheaval. A (7)________ system among Shiites, Sunnis, and Kurds
imposed by the US has (8)________ government corruption, (9)________ the possibility of good
governance. As a result, young Iraqis face a bleak economic future, with rampant (10)________ and
a weak state unable to address their basic needs.

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The global financial system is once again under stress as rapidly rising interest rates (1)________
banks, leading to the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, marking the
largest bank (2)________ since the Great Recession. This situation arose as banks, which
(3)
________ rely on customer deposits to provide loans and purchase bonds, faced severe asset
(4)
________ when newer, higher-yielding bonds diminished the value of older bonds. The Federal
Reserve's eight interest rate hikes in the past year to combat inflation further exacerbated the issue,
causing customers to (5)________ their deposits and forcing banks to sell devalued bonds at
significant losses. With over $600 billion in unrealised losses, banks' capital buffers, which
(6)
________ depositors, are threatened, potentially leading to more than one-third depletion
according to Fitch Ratings. Recent academic papers estimate potential losses at a staggering $1.7
trillion, further (7)________ depositor funds, particularly for those banks holding less than 4% of
their assets in cash. In response, the Federal Reserve has offered loans to banks against their
government bonds and other assets, valuing bonds at their (8)________ levels to prevent further
losses. Despite these efforts, the balance sheet troubles of smaller banks may cause (9)________
economic effects as banks tighten lending standards, reducing access to mortgages and business
loans. Investors remain wary, with regional bank stocks continuing to plummet, (10)________ that
the financial crisis is far from over.
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As TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, prepares to (1)________ before Congress, the future of the
widely-used Chinese-owned social media platform in the United States remains ambiguous.
Despite TikTok's rapid (2)________ and substantial impact on the global social media (3)________,
its short-form video model yields lower profits compared to conventional platforms. In light of
TikTok's success, corporations such as Meta, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest, and Netflix have
implemented short-form video features, (4)________ a pervasive transformation in social media
consumption patterns. Nevertheless, the (5)________ of short-form video trails behind that of
traditional platforms; TikTok generates a mere $0.31 per user-hour, as opposed to Instagram's
$1.55. While the discrepancy in earnings may be (6)________ to the nascent stage of short-video
platforms, concerns have arisen regarding the potential closure of this gap, given that even well-
established platforms like YouTube grapple with matching the profitability of conventional social
networks. Factors contributing to the limited profitability of short-video platforms include reduced
ad load, diminished (7)________ in ad auctions, and inferior targeting capabilities. Although
TikTok's competitors benefit from extant user data, the platform itself (8)________ the challenge
of advancing in the realm of hyper-personalised advertising. Consequently, the transition towards
short-form video (9)________ challenges not only for social media platforms but also for
advertisers (10)________ on their efficacy.

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The (1)________ of daylight saving time (DST), during which American citizens advance their
clocks by one hour, (2)________ pervasive disruptions in sleep patterns due to the incongruity
between endogenous (3)________ rhythms and the artificially modified temporal framework. As
articulated by Joseph Takahashi, Chair of Neuroscience at the O'Donnell Brain Institute within UT
Southwestern Medical Center, this discordance (4)________ challenges in both awakening during
morning hours and initiating slumber during nocturnal periods. Dr. Debra Atkisson, a psychiatrist
and Associate Professor at Texas Christian University's Burnett School of Medicine, posits that
the sleep deficit accrued from DST may persist for several weeks, (5)________ cognitive faculties
and augmenting the likelihood of lethal vehicular incidents by 6%. Moreover, DST has been
(6)
________ in the heightened susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. Although the United States
Senate approved the Sunshine Protection Act with the intention of rendering DST a permanent
(7)
________, the legislative measure has yet to advance further. Academics in the field convey
apprehension that perpetual DST could potentially (8)________ the misalignment between internal
clocks and the artificial time adjustment. Atkisson advocates for heightened empathy and
(9)
________ during the post-transitional weeks to ensure a more seamless (10)________ for all
parties involved.
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A multitude of corporations seem to be (1)________ their aspirations, with prominent entities such
as Meta, Disney, and Calavo Growers among those curbing their investment strategies. A
worldwide survey of purchasing managers (2)________ a decline in capital expenditure demand,
reverting to levels consistent with the 2018-19 benchmark. (3)________, domestic and international
trackers generated by Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, respectively, attest to a deceleration
in business (4)________. Investment constitutes a highly volatile component of GDP, with
escalations generally (5)________ to broader economic expansion and enhancements in
productivity, income, and living standards. The COVID-19 pandemic ignited expectations of a
"capex supercycle," characterised by firms intensifying investments in (6)________, supply chains,
and related areas. Nonetheless, recent data implies that the anticipated (7)________ shift may have
been ephemeral, with our examination of approximately 700 (8)________ American and European
corporations projecting a 1% decline in real-terms spending for 2023. Three plausible (9)________
for this downturn encompass reduced cash reserves, improving global economic conditions, and
the recognition that pandemic-induced lifestyles may not endure perpetually. While select
industries, such as oil companies, might augment capital expenditures, the (10)________ capex
boom appears to have receded.

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In the year leading up to June 2022, the state of Texas witnessed a (1)________ increase in
population, with an addition of 471,000 residents and contributing to over one-third of the new job
opportunities created within the United States since February 2020. Projections indicate that Texas
is likely to exceed California in terms of population by the 2040s, and its 40 electoral-college votes
in the 2024 elections will (2)________ impact the nation's political (3)________. The Texas model
(4)
________ the significance of acknowledging the mobility of businesses and individuals and the
necessity of diversifying its economy beyond the traditional oil and gas sectors. Although
(5)
________ by a lean governmental structure, Texas has flourished; nevertheless, it is imperative
that the state invests more in its (6)________ and infrastructure to sustain its prosperity. The state's
significant two-year (7)________ of $33 billion offers a prime opportunity for strategic investments
in education and other vital areas. Despite Texas's (8)________ attributes, such as its abundant land
and oil reserves, other states may derive valuable lessons from its approach to economic
diversification and its (9)________ climate. Concurrently, Texas confronts considerable
challenges, including a sizable uninsured populace and the prevalence of extreme right-wing
politics, which may impede its future development. To ensure (10)________ success, Texas's
leaders must adopt a long-term perspective and concentrate on targeted investments in human
capital and infrastructure.
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In the (1)________ digital age, the failure of a financial institution like Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
should not reduce the (2)________ amount of deposits in the banking system. However, deposits
in American banks have been falling, with a nearly 3% decrease over the past year, (3)________
attributed to the growth of money-market funds and the Federal Reserve's reverse-repo facility
introduced in 2013. Money-market funds, which are unable to take deposits, typically shuffle
deposits around the banking system rather than forcing them out. The reverse-repo facility has
witnessed augmented utilisation owing to (4)________ easing (QE) during the COVID-19
pandemic and regulatory (5)________, subsequently burdening banks with (6)________ liquidity.
Initially, banks managed these (7)________ by augmenting their holdings of Treasury bonds and
cash; however, following the termination of the Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR) exemption
by the Fed in March 2021, banks found themselves inundated with (8)________ cash.
Consequently, money-market funds deposited additional funds in the Fed's reverse-repo facility,
which has become more appealing than traditional bank deposits due to its superior yield and
security. This evolving trend may ultimately lead to the (9)________ of money-market funds into
"narrow banks," institutions that support consumer deposits with central-bank reserves as opposed
to higher-risk assets, thereby introducing potential hazards to the stability of the banking system.
As a result, small and mid-sized banks in the United States may (10)________ a shortage of deposits
and endure the majority of the repercussions.

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The author critically examines an incident involving a woman with a stroller who was reprimanded
by a (1)________ for using her phone, which raises questions about societal assumptions regarding
parental neglect and mobile phone usage. The author posits that the woman in question may have
been engaging in (2)________ tasks or communications, thereby challenging the notion that
(3)
________ parents, particularly mothers, should be subject to judgement. The author advocates
for a more empathetic perspective that recognises the (4)________ nature of parenting, the
emotional challenges it presents, and the myriad demands on parents' time and attention.
Additionally, the author (5)________ the significance of examining societal structures that provide
(6)
________ support for parents, such as limited access to paid family leave, subsidised childcare,
and affordable higher education. In conclusion, the author proposes that fostering a more
(7)
________ understanding of the obstacles encountered by parents may (8)________ greater
connection and solidarity within society.
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One year prior, Russia found itself among the countries where Coca-Cola is (1)________, as the
American beverage conglomerate ceased operations in response to Russia's (2)________ into
Ukraine. This development signifies a notable shift in international commerce, (3)________ by
escalating geopolitical tensions and protectionism, with the US Treasury Department devising
strategies to curtail (4)________ investments in (5)________ technologies within adversarial
nations. Western multinational enterprises, which have greatly benefited from globalisation, are
confronted with intricate challenges as they navigate these evolving dynamics. Over time, these
corporations have reduced their reliance on China, while increasingly depending on (6)________
assets, such as software and patents, maintaining a strong global focus. Although political leaders
champion domestic manufacturing, Western businesses persist in their global expansion
endeavors, investigating alternative, cost-effective locations for production and skilled labor.
Technological (7)________ facilitate this trend by enabling the (8)________ of white-collar labor
and fostering investments in research and development in low-cost countries. (9)________,
multinational firms retain a competitive advantage by dispersing the fixed costs of development.
In spite of competition from emerging-market adversaries, global reach remains crucial for
Western enterprises, underscoring that (10)________ is not a viable option for these corporate titans.

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Upon assuming his role on April 1st, Bill Anderson, Bayer's (1)________ CEO, will confront three
primary challenges: addressing the legacy of the Monsanto takeover, pursuing transatlantic
ambitions, and responding to calls for a split of Bayer's pharma and crop-science businesses.
Anderson, an American executive with experience at the Swiss pharmaceutical titan Roche, is
poised to guide Bayer's strategic emphasis on the pharmaceutical sector within the United States.
The market value of Bayer has experienced a (2)________ decline during Werner Baumann's tenure
as CEO, predominantly attributable to the Monsanto acquisition, which resulted in 154,000
lawsuits alleging that glyphosate, an ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup (3)________, is
carcinogenic. In spite of the legal (4)________, Bayer maintains its commitment to the American
market, harboring (5)________ plans to double its North American operations. The corporation has
invested in a novel research facility in Boston. Activist investors, including Inclusive Capital and
Bluebell Capital, have advocated for the detachment of Bayer's crop division, contending that it
could attain a valuation (6)________ to that of Corteva, the agricultural enterprise demerged from
DowDuPont in 2019. Moreover, an independent pharmaceutical business may reap benefits from
evading legal risks associated with Roundup. As Bayer's forthcoming CEO, Anderson's
(7)
________ for risk-taking and ambition will be (8)________ in steering the company through its
imminent challenges.
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The gaming industry has experienced (1)_________ growth, with 3.2 billion people playing video
games worldwide in 2021. This expansion has been driven by the (2)_________ of smartphones
and the accessibility of free-to-play games, leading to an estimated market value of $185 billion
in 2023, (3)_________ books, music, and cinema. Large technology firms, including Microsoft,
Apple, and Google, have become major players in the gaming sector, while gaming (4)_________
among younger generations are challenging the dominance of traditional media like television and
film. As gaming evolves into a mass medium, its development mirrors that of other media, with
streaming and subscription models, increasingly sophisticated production processes, and the rise
of (5)_________ content. The cultural influence of gaming is growing, extending beyond the
traditional American monopoly of film production and (6)_________ the global market, including
China. Gaming's (7)_________ into a mass medium carries significant social (8)_________, shaping
society and culture in the 21st century, as the industry continues to develop and attract a diverse
array of players.

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The recent banking turmoil, (1)_________ by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature
Bank and concerns about First Republic Bank, has (2)_________ apprehension within the
commercial real estate lending sector. This (3)_________ arises from the potential retraction of
banks, which could decelerate construction activities and elevate the (4)_________ of an economic
recession. Signature and First Republic Bank are prominent financiers in the commercial property
domain, holding the ninth and tenth largest loan portfolios in the United States, (5)_________.
Midsize and regional banks not only furnish the lion's share of commercial real estate loans but
also (6)_________ in a more expansive market by bundling these loans into intricate financial
instruments and marketing them to investors. As a result, a retrenchment in lending may
reverberate throughout investor behaviour. Even though the current panic has abated, the specter
of bank failure could cast a shadow over regional banks' (7)_________ processes for the foreseeable
future. While commercial real estate lending experienced a (8)_________ last year, a noticeable
deceleration commenced in January. It is anticipated that banks will (9)_________ lending to
conserve capital, fortify balance sheets in anticipation of impending interest rate escalations, and
brace for heightened regulatory (10)_________, potentially impeding new commercial projects and
edging the economy closer to a recession.
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In (1)_________ of a potential interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve, several specialists
contend that the recent turbulence in the banking sector may have already produced consequences
(2)
_________ to a rate hike, consequently decelerating the economy. The Federal Reserve
(3)
_________ the process of elevating interest rates one year prior to counteract escalating inflation,
and although this could engender economic (4)_________, the resulting instability may
(5)
_________ a substantial contraction in bank lending, further impeding economic growth.
Torsten Slok, Apollo's chief economist, postulates that the recent (6)_________ have culminated
in a tightening equivalent to a 1.5 percentage point increment in interest rates. (7)_________ for
subsequent rate hikes have recently diminished to below 5 percent. The exacerbation of lending
conditions, driven by apprehensions surrounding recession, further complicates the (8)_________.
The ramifications of banking difficulties on the wider economy remain ambiguous, with Deutsche
Bank (9)_________ positing that a moderate constriction of bank lending could curtail economic
growth by half a percentage point, whereas a more pronounced disturbance could readily exceed
one percentage point. Given the Federal Reserve's median prediction for 2023 economic growth
at 0.5 percent, current developments suggest that the United States verges on the precipice of
recession, even (10)_________ modest tightening of financial circumstances attributable to banking
dilemmas.

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In recent weeks, financial specialists have observed a growing apprehension among euro-zone
investors concerning the potential (1)_________ of banking turmoil from America and Switzerland
into European markets, as evidenced by a marked decline in European bank stocks on March 24th.
This (2)_________ trend was initiated by Deutsche Bank, whose credit-default swaps escalated to
near-record levels, precipitating a 14% decrease in share prices and a (3)_________ 5% reduction
in the Euro Stoxx 600 banks index. In contrast to Credit Suisse, which confronted (4)_________
due to a (5)_________ of uninsured deposits, Deutsche Bank maintains profitability, with 70% of
its retail deposits insured, and possesses an adequate reserve of high-quality, liquid assets eligible
for (6)_________ at the European Central Bank. Nevertheless, the institution faces challenges,
including rising interest rates, potential repercussions from Silicon Valley Bank's impact on
Deutsche Bank's American portfolio, and augmented funding costs in the (7)_________ of Credit
Suisse's collapse. Despite these factors, Deutsche Bank's risk (8)_________ strategies appear
robust, characterised by minimal net duration risk and a well-diversified commercial-property
portfolio. The primary catalyst for the sell-off does not stem from a concealed issue within
Deutsche Bank, but rather (9)_________ from market overreaction to uncertainty, propelled by the
illiquid market for credit-default swaps. Consequently, traders have been divesting from precarious
assets to (10)_________ prospective losses.
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During a recent five-hour (1)_________, American lawmakers from both the Democratic and
Republican parties on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce scrutinised TikTok's CEO,
Shou Zi Chew, over concerns (2)_________ the popular short-video app's potential threats to
national (3)_________. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has garnered attention
due to the potential for the app to be used for data (4)_________ and spreading propaganda on
(5)
_________ of the Chinese Communist Party. In response to these concerns, TikTok has proposed
Project Texas, a plan to wall off American data from its parent company in China, storing
American data within the United States on servers operated by Oracle and regularly inspecting the
app's source code and algorithm by third parties. Despite TikTok's $1.5 billion (6)_________ in the
plan, the committee remains skeptical about its efficacy in alleviating concerns over China's access
to American data. The United States faces two options: force ByteDance to sell TikTok to another
firm or ban TikTok's use in the country. While bans on government devices and networks are
already in place, a wider ban would present challenges in (7)_________ and risk alienating
businesses and millions of users. Polling from The Economist and YouGov reveals that younger
Americans are less hostile towards China than older generations, and they may not be (8)_________
by protection explanations if their favourite app is removed.

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The notion of a "flexible schedule" holds a certain allure, (1)_________ images of a post-pandemic
workplace replete with motivated employees efficiently managing their time, and (2)_________
supervisors attracting and retaining skilled workers. Nevertheless, the advantages of flexibility are
contingent upon the nature of the job and the (3)_________ involved. For low-wage workers,
schedule predictability often (4)_________ flexibility, with "fair workweek" legislation mandating
advance notice of schedules contributing to enhanced (5)_________ and performance. Studies have
demonstrated that stable schedules affect blue-collar employee retention, whereas white-collar
workers remain (6)_________. In the perspective of some managers, flexibility implies an absence
of defined workweek boundaries, potentially leading to employee dissatisfaction. On the other
hand, managers might be (7)_________ that allowing employees excessive control over their hours
could (8)_________ team functionality. A balanced approach to flexibility, (9)_________ by Slack's
implementation of "core collaboration hours" and "focus Fridays," can harmonise employee
autonomy with team productivity. To realise genuine benefits, flexibility (10)_________ a balance
of boundaries and autonomy.
1:
(1): devastating; (2): surpassed; (3): horrifying; (4): timing; (5): worldwide; (6): generates; (7):
neighbourhood; (8): crustal

2:
(1): sunny; (2): truth; (3): producers; (4): abundant; (5): earthly; (6): dramatised; (7): fledging;
(8): previously; (9): attests; (10): godless

3:
(1): religious; (2): say-so; (3): biblical; (4): worldwide; (5): devotional; (6): bankrolled;
(7): fundrasing; (8): updates

4:
(1): broadly; (2): dominance; (3): creator; (4): covetously; (5): accompanied; (6): pertinent;
(7): counterattack; (8): unveiled; (9): unimpressed; (10): upend

5:
(1): dethroned; (2): valuable; (3): capitalisation; (4): household; (5): particularly; (6): salivating;
(7): powered // empowered; (8): application

6:
(1): lucrative; (2): incumbent; (3): monetisation; (4): likened; (5): mansplainer; (6): veracity;
(7): misinformation; (8): offensive; (9): unacceptably; (10): downright

7:
(1): eradicated; (2): modellers; (3): climatologists; (4): meteorological; (5): impossible;
(6): unprecedented; (7): jamboree; (8): foreseen

8:
(1): placard; (2): demonstrators; (3): turnout; (4): opposition; (5): indispensable; (6): nearly; (7):
dismantling; (8): billionaires; (9): night; (10): unjust

9:
(1): pivotal; (2): gathering; (3): exchange; (4): alliance; (5): encouraged; (6): currently; (7): influx;
(8): respectively

10:
(1): financial; (2): substantial; (3): fundamental; (4): well-known; (5): institutions; (6): generally;
(7): inflation; (8): central; (9): disregarding; (10): unexpectedly
11:
(1): opposite; (2): evident; (3): functional; (4): individuals; (5): proxy; (6): charged;
(7): fascinating; (8): intricacies

12:
(1): implementation; (2): lacklustre; (3): outlet; (4): meaningful; (5): unclear; (6): showcases;
(7): exceptional; (8): athleticism; (9): contemplates; (10): surpass

13:
(1): kindness; (2): coastguard; (3): unable; (4): successful; (5): security; (6): effective;
(7): overwhelming; (8): legality; (9): comprehensive; (10): agreement

14:
(1): invasion; (2): intelligence; (3): movements; (4): mobilising; (5): meanwhile; (6): unfazed;
(7): symbolic; (8): morale; (9): equipped; (10): interference

15:
(1): frequently; (2): backlash; (3): selected; (4): infrastructure; (5): emerge; (6): stimulus;
(7): initiatives; (8): popularity

16:
(1): seemingly; (2): workforce; (3): coming; (4): midst; (5): corporations; (6): subscribers;
(7): excessive; (8): convenience

17:
(1): speculative; (2): brokerage; (3): newcomers // newbies; (4): enabled; (5): closure; (6): reality;
(7): tightening; (8): misdeeds // wrongdoings; (9): significant; (10): rethink

18:
(1): investment; (2): millenials; (3): physical; (4): unexpectedly; (5): dramatically; (6): underlying;
(7): regulators; (8): inexperienced

19:
(1): downsizing; (2): workforce; (3): company-wide; (4): e-commerce; (5): particularly;
(6): majority; (7): disappointment; (8): termination; (9): contractors; (10): unacceptable;
(11): closely; (12): impending
20:
(1): consumption; (2): contentious; (3): degradation; (4): additional; (5): mortality;
(6): plant-based; (7): emissions; (8): footprints

21:
(1): founding; (2): outlining; (3): existing; (4): excessive; (5): mobility; (6): moderation;
(7): largely; (8): default; (9): accessibility; (10): intently

22:
(1): foundations; (2): unlike; (3): theoretical; (4): willingness; (5): conventional; (6): reliability;
(7): mythological; (8): observation; (9): characterised; (10): indentification; (11): eventually;
(12): continuation; (13): absolutists; (14): meaningless

23:
(1): metropolitan; (2): familiarity; (3): supportive; (4): overall; (5): establishment; (6): jealousy;
(7): exemplified; (8): endurance; (9): individuals; (10): accountability

24:
(1): disappointed; (2): de-escalating; (3): composure; (4): notable; (5): persistent; (6): inaugural;
(7): delivering; (8): attorneys; (9): turnarounds; (10): complications

25:
(1): central; (2): fusion; (3): promoting; (4): restaurateurs; (5): effectively; (6): additionally;
(7): preparation; (8): open-mindedness

26:
(1): extraordinary; (2): existence; (3): bigotry; (4): golden; (5): lifelong; (6): reminder;
(7): masterfully; (8): thought-provoking; (9): historical; (10): fast-flowing; (11): showcases;
(12): transformational // transformative

27:
(1): mythological; (2): collectors; (3): exceptional; (4): realism; (5): showcasing;
(6): comprehensive; (7): throughout; (8): characterised; (9): intimacy; (10): untimely;
(11): legendary; (12): enigmatic

28:
(1): expenses; (2): lightly; (3): reorganisation; (4): profitable; (5): transformation; (6): priority;
(7): housing; (8): high-profile
29:
(1): increasingly; (2): explicitly; (3): wokplace; (4): feedback; (5): harmonious; (6): competence;
(7): distorted; (8): additional; (9): abuse; (10): unhealthy

30:
(1): mandates; (2): longstanding; (3): domestically; (4): obligation; (5): excessive; (6): designation;
(7): preference; (8): classifications; (9): flexibility; (10): ownership

31:
(1): significant; (2): crucial; (3): previously; (4): subsidiary; (5): intensify; (6): clarity;
(7): feedback; (8): acquisition

32:
(1): unstoppable; (2): distracted; (3): sweeping; (4): regulatory; (5): capitalisation;
(6): embodiment; (7): roughly; (8): lynchpin; (9): significant; (10): up-and-coming

33:
(1): impatient; (2): worldview; (3): not-for-profit // non-profit; (4): specialise; (5): charitable;
(6): investment; (7): unconditionally; (8): frontload

34:
(1): fixation; (2): visitors; (3): reality; (4): destination; (5): exceptional; (6): pizzerias;
(7): inventive; (8): importance

35:
(1): budding; (2): politicians; (3): unfounded; (4): existing; (5): simplicity; (6): acknowledged;
(7): streamline; (8): straightforward

36:
(1): counteract; (2): subterfuge; (3): enforcement; (4): threatening; (5): browbeat; (6): repatriate;
(7): infringement; (8): entails

37:
(1): cessation; (2): inderminate; (3): insights; (4): dirigible; (5): gathering; (6): displaced;
(7): disagreement; (8): postures; (9): perilous; (10): anti-satellite

38:
(1): implementation; (2): processors; (3): regardless; (4): proprietors; (5): generation; (6): reported;
(7): imperative; (8): self-employment; (9): personal; (10): original
39:
(1): popularity; (2): safety; (3): highlighting; (4): indicted; (5): preferences; (6): predatory;
(7): partake; (8): restriction; (9): falsifying; (10): exposure

40:
(1): workplaces; (2): advancements; (3): enabled; (4): decoding; (5): increasingly; (6): impose;
(7): privacy; (8): transparency

41:
(1): ongoing; (2): outlook; (3): earnings; (4): misguided; (5): exposed; (6): unemployment;
(7): possibility; (8): policymaking

42:
(1): midst; (2): acceleration; (3): efficiency; (4): surpassed; (5): bureaucratic; (6): net-zero;
(7): discourage; (8): clean-tech

43:
(1): investment; (2): reputation; (3): listings; (4): acquisitions; (5): business-related;
(6): dependent; (7): personnel; (8): reassuring; (9): limited; (10): uncontactable

44:
(1): enrollments; (2): professionals; (3): typically; (4): exploration; (5): seeking; (6): camaraderie
// comradeship; (7): reinvent; (8): discussions

45:
(1): removal; (2): highlights; (3): rigorous; (4): regardless; (5): designation; (6): simplifying;
(7): high-quality; (8): excellence

46:
(1): geologists; (2): embark; (3): insights; (4): possibly; (5): generates; (6): inaccessible;
(7): revolutionised; (8): alliance

47:
(1): various; (2): malevolent; (3): automated; (4): handful; (5): backlash; (6): protective;
(7): unfairly; (8): companionship; (9): digestible; (10): impulsive

48:
(1): numerous; (2): leadership; (3): consultants; (4): invoice; (5): financial; (6): undergoing;
(7): headquarters; (8): bankruptcy
49:
(1): imminent; (2): evaporated; (3): resurgence; (4): individuals; (5): comeback; (6): volatility;
(7): potentially; (8): historically

50:
(1): notable; (2): primarily; (3): unprecendented; (4): collective; (5): regulatory; (6): affluent;
(7): emerging; (8): stringent

51:
(1): tensions; (2): nationalism; (3): destruction; (4): cautionary; (5): scarcity; (6): cross-border; (7):
renewable; (8): recognition; (9): considerably; (10): unexpected

52:
(1): flee; (2): bureaucrat; (3): vocal; (4): emergence; (5): generational; (6): besieged; (7): political;
(8): commanders

53:
(1): producers; (2): outbreak; (3): highlighting; (4): mortality; (5): commercial; (6): disinfecting;
(7): precautions; (8): attractive; (9): susceptible; (10): biosecurity

54:
(1): remarkable; (2): differentiate; (3): compensation; (4): competitive; (5): intensified;
(6): leading; (7): consistently; (8): coercive; (9): incentivise; (10): impartial

55:
(1): visibility; (2): layoffs; (3): various; (4): prioritises; (5): noticeable; (6): interpersonal;
(7): seekers; (8): reputation; (9): underscores; (10): authenticity

56:
(1): unprecendented; (2): countless; (3): security; (4): increasingly; (5): combination;
(6): metadata; (7): independent; (8): ultimately

57:
(1): collaboration; (2): upbringing; (3): selection; (4): war-torn; (5): resurgence; (6): ongoing;
(7): partriarchal; (8): extensive; (9): oppression; (10): marginalised

58:
(1): disruptions; (2): outbreak; (3): endless; (4): inheritance; (5): evaluation; (6): subsequent;
(7): highlighting; (8): inflationary
59:
(1): income; (2): anticipated; (3): surpassing; (4): likely; (5): discussions; (6): unemployment;
(7): partially; (8): investors; (9): benchmark; (10): according

60:
(1): uptick; (2): combination; (3): additionally; (4): rebounded; (5): fortify; (6): recession;
(7): outlook; (8): forceful

61:
(1): proclaimed; (2): coalition; (3): reforming; (4): heavily; (5): lieutenant; (6): overall;
(7): disentanglement; (8): u-turn // about-turn; (9): navigation; (10): transformation; (11):
ammunition; (12): restoring

62:
(1): supporter; (2): international; (3): resonates; (4): lacklustre; (5): ongoing; (6): long-standing;
(7): match-fixing; (8): implementation; (9): underscores; (10): governance

63:
(1): systematic; (2): capabilities; (3): longevity; (4): trials; (5): endurance; (6): clinically;
(7): morbidity; (8): necessarily; (9): various; (10): pathway

64:
(1): significantly; (2): elapses; (3): inextricably; (4): interrelated; (5): consolidation;
(6): distinctive; (7): backdrop; (8): overload; (9): creation; (10): clarity

65:
(1): graveyard; (2): instability // harship; (3): instability // hardship; (4): dissatisfied;
(5): infrastructure; (6): insurgency; (7): power-sharing; (8): entrenched; (9): undermining;
(10): unemployment

66:
(1): destabilise; (2): failures; (3): primarily; (4): depreciation; (5): withdraw; (6): safeguard;
(7): endangering; (8): original; (9): widespread; (10): signifying // signalling

67:
(1): testify; (2): expansion; (3): landscape; (4): instigating; (5): monetisation; (6): ascribed;
(7): competitiveness; (8): confronts; (9): engenders; (10): dependent // depending
68:
(1): implementation; (2): precipitates; (3): circadian; (4): engenders; (5): impairing;
(6): implicated; (7): fixture; (8): intensify; (9): forbearance; (10): adaptation

69:
(1): curtailing; (2): signalling // signifying; (3): concurrently; (4): outlays; (5): corresponding;
(6): digitisation // digitalisation; (7): structural; (8): sizeable; (9): rationales; (10): overarching

70:
(1): substantial; (2): considerably; (3): landscape; (4): underscores; (5): characterised;
(6): workforce; (7): surplus; (8): distinctive; (9): pro-business; (10): ongoing

71:
(1): contemporary; (2): aggregate; (3): predominantly; (4): quantitative; (5): modifications;
(6): excessive; (7): inflows; (8): unwanted; (9): metamorphosis; (10): confront

72:
(1): passer-by; (2): essential; (3): multi-tasking; (4): multifaceted; (5): underscores;
(6): inadequate; (7): compassionate; (8): facilitate

73:
(1): inacessible; (2): incursion; (3): characterised; (4): outbound; (5): state-of-the-art;
(6): intangible; (7): breakthroughs; (8): offshoring; (9): Consequently; (10): retrenchment

74:
(1): incoming; (2): significant; (3): weedkiller; (4): predicaments; (5): ambitious; (6): akin;
(7): propensity; (8): instrumental

75:
(1): unprecedented; (2): proliferation; (3): surpassing; (4): preferences; (5): user-generated;
(6): encompassing; (7): transformation; (8): implications

76:
(1): characterised; (2): instigated; (3): trepidation; (4): probability; (5): respectively; (6): partake;
(7): decision-making; (8): resrugence; (9): curtail; (10): oversight

77:
(1): anticipation; (2): analogous; (3): initiates; (4): hardship; (5): precipitate; (6): perturbations;
(7): projections; (8): scenario; (9): analysts; (10): amid
78:
(1): spillover; (2): downward; (3): subsequent; (4): insolvency; (5): preponderance; (6): exchange;
(7): aftermath; (8): management; (9): originates; (10): minimise

79:
(1): hearing; (2): surrounding; (3): security; (4): collection; (5): behalf; (6): investment;
(7): enforcement; (8): appeased

80:
(1): conjuring; (2): forward-thinking; (3): stakeholders; (4): outweighs; (5): well-being;
(6): unaffected; (7): apprehensive; (8): compromise; (9): exemplified; (10): necessitates