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Language & Communication — Lesson 65

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bulletins

ˈbʊlətɪnz

Short official announcements or news reports, often broadcast or published — we received several bulletins about the changing weather conditions.

The news bulletins update us every hour with the latest developments.

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buncombe

ˈbʌŋkəm

Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) — his speech was pure buncombe.

His speech was pure buncombe.

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bundling

bˈʌndəlɪŋ

The practice of selling several products or services together as one combined — bundling can help reduce costs for consumers.

Many telecom companies offer phone and internet bundling deals.

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buoy

bɔɪ

A floating object anchored in water to mark channels, warn of danger, or — we tied our boat to the mooring buoy.

The red buoy marked the edge of the shipping channel.

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buoys

bɔɪz

Buoys are floating objects anchored in water to mark channels, indicate — the buoys bobbed up and down in the waves.

The buoys bobbed up and down in the waves.

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burlesque

bɜrˈlɛsk

A burlesque is a comedic, often satirical, theatrical performance or literary — burlesque performances often include parody and satire.

The opera was reimagined as a burlesque, complete with exaggerated costumes.

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buzzword

ˈbʌz.wɜrd

Stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition — every year a new buzzword emerges in marketing.

The term 'synergy' is just a corporate buzzword.

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buzzwords

ˈbʌzwɜrdz

Stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition — management consultants love their buzzwords.

The politician used too many buzzwords during his speech.

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bye

baɪ

You advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent — bye! See you next week!

Bye! See you next week !

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byes

baɪz

You advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent — the tournament gave several teams byes in the first round.

The tournament gave several teams byes in the first round.

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bylaw

ˈbaɪlɔ

A bylaw is a rule or regulation made by a local government, organization, or — the town council passed a new bylaw about noise control.

The town council passed a new bylaw about noise control.

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bylaws

ˈbaɪlˌɔːz

Rules and regulations established by an organization, company, or community to — members must follow the bylaws of the association.

The club's bylaws state that meetings must be held monthly.

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