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adduction

/əˈdʌk.ʃn̩/

Meanings
noun
The act of adducing or bringing forward.

Examples :

"The lawyer's adduction of new evidence significantly strengthened his client's case. "
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Illustration therapy

therapy noun

/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/

Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

"After the doctor diagnosed her with depression, she started therapy to help her feel better. "

Illustration session

session noun

/ˈsɛʃən/

An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.

"The musicians held a jam session in the park, playing improvised jazz tunes. "

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towards preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/ /təˈwɔːdz/ /tʊˈwɔɹdz/

In the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

Illustration significantly

significantly adverb

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntliː/

In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

"My study habits improved significantly after I started using a planner. "

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adducing verb

/əˈduːsɪŋ/

To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case; to cite; to allege.

"The lawyer adducing evidence from the witness's testimony strengthened their case. "

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opposed verb

/əˈpəʊzd/ /əˈpoʊzd/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

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abduction noun

/əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /æbˈdək.ʃn̩/

Leading away; a carrying away.

"The child's abduction from the park shocked the entire community. "

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

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bringing verb

/ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

Illustration strengthened

strengthened verb

/ˈstɹɛŋθənd/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

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forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"