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lobbying

/ˈlɒbiɪŋ/ /ˈlɒbiːɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.

Examples :

"For years, pro-life groups have continued to lobby hard for restrictions on abortion."
politics government law business communication organization state society

Related Words

Illustration attempt

attempt noun

/əˈtɛmpt/

The action of trying at something.

"It was worth the attempt."

Illustration abortion

abortion noun

/əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/

The expulsion from the womb of a foetus or embryo before it is fully developed, with loss of the foetus; either naturally as a spontaneous abortion (now usually called a miscarriage), or deliberately as an induced abortion.

"The doctor explained the risks and benefits of an abortion to the young woman. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration classwork

classwork noun

/ˈklɑːsˌwɜːk/ /ˈklæsˌwɝk/

That part of a scholar's work that is done in class.

"Maria finished all her classwork during the lesson so she could relax at home. "

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continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

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opinion noun

/əˈpɪnjən/

A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

"My opinion is that we should have more recess time at school. "

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specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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completing verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

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restrictions noun

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃənz/

The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

"The new school rules include restrictions on the amount of time students can spend on their phones during class. "