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Actions & Events — Lesson 50

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bouncing

ˈbaʊnsɪŋ

Rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) — she was bouncing the baby on her knee.

The children were bouncing on the trampoline.

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bowls

boʊlz

Round, deep dishes used for serving food or holding liquid — the fruit bowls sat on the table.

She served the soup in large bowls.

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boycotts

ˈbɔɪkɑts

Refusal to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest or — the boycott of the company's products spread quickly on social media.

The boycott of the company's products spread quickly on social media.

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brainwashing

ˈbreɪn.wɑːʃɪŋ

Forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs — the victims were subjected to brainwashing techniques for months.

The victims were subjected to brainwashing techniques for months.

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branching

ˈbɹæntʃɪŋ

The act of branching out or dividing into branches — branching is common in decision trees.

Branching occurs when a river divides into smaller streams.

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branding

ˈbrændɪŋ

The act of stigmatizing — strong branding builds customer trust over time.

Good branding helps companies stand out from competitors.

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brawl

brɔl

An uproarious party — a bar brawl broke out last night.

The police arrived to break up the brawl.

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brawls

brɔːlz

An uproarious party — a fight broke out in the bar and turned into a brawl.

A fight broke out in the bar and turned into a brawl.

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bray

breɪ

The cry of an ass — his bray of laughter startled everyone in the room.

The donkey let out a loud bray that echoed across the field.

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breaches

ˈbriːtʃɪz

A failure to perform some promised act or obligation — the company was fined for data security breaches.

The company was fined for data security breaches.

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breakaway

ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ

The act of breaking away or withdrawing from — the cyclist was part of a breakaway group.

The breakaway region declared independence last year.

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breakdowns

ˈbreɪkdaʊnz

The act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue — our car had a breakdown on the highway.

Our car had a breakdown on the highway.

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