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to give reasons to support or oppose an idea, action, etc
The lawyers argue that the evidence is inadmissible.
claimcontendmaintain
vulnerability / ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti /nounThe state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Jolie shared at a press conference that she connected deeply with Callas' vulnerability.
fragilityweaknessdefenselessness
enthusiasm or excitement
The film has already generated Oscars buzz.
hypeexcitementanticipation
Callas
Jolie connected with Callas' vulnerability.
opera singer
dispute / dɪˈspjuːt /nounA disagreement or argument
The two countries have a long-standing dispute over the territory.
conflictquarrelargument
To bring to a stop
The referee halted the game due to the weather.
stopceaseterminate
operations / ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz /nounThe act of working or functioning
The company suspended operations due to the earthquake.
activitiesprocessesbusiness
scheduled
The movie is slated for release next year.
scheduledplanned
deprivation / ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən /nounThe condition of not having enough sleep
Lack of sleep can lead to sleep deprivation.
insomniasleep disorder
Labor Day / ˈleɪbər deɪ /nounA holiday in the United States and other countries that is celebrated on the first Monday in September
The park will be closed Labor Day weekend.
holiday
regulation / ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən /nounThe ability to manage and control one's emotions
AI tools can assist with emotional regulation.
emotional control
an outage / ən ˈaʊtɪdʒ /nounA period when a service, such as electricity or water, is not available
The city experienced a complete water outage due to a major pipe break.
blackoutinterruptiondisconnection