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lowing

/ˈləʊɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To depress; to lower.

Examples :

"The bad news about layoffs lowing employee morale significantly. "
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brightly adverb

/ˈbɹaɪtli/

In a bright manner.

"The sun was shining brightly, making me squint."

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layoffs noun

/ˈleɪˌɔfs/ /ˈleɪˌɑfs/

(chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

"Due to a decrease in sales, the company announced layoffs affecting 10% of its workforce. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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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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pasture noun

/ˈpɑːstjə/ /ˈpæstʃɚ/

Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

"The cows grazed peacefully in the green pasture. "

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peaceful adjective

/ˈpiːsfəl/

Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

"peaceful protest"

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campfire noun

/ˈkæmpfaɪər/

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

"We roasted marshmallows around the campfire and told spooky stories. "

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morale noun

/məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/

The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.

"The team's morale was high after winning the championship. "

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depress verb

/dɪˈpɹɛs/

To press down.

"Depress the upper lever to start the machine."

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employee noun

/(ˌ)ɪm-/

An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

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marshmallows noun

/ˈmɑːrʃmæloʊz/ /ˈmɑːrʃmæləʊz/

A species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.

"Finding marshmallows growing wild near the river surprised the botanist, as they usually prefer salt marshes. "

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roasted verb

/ˈɹoʊstɪd/

To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.

"to roast meat on a spit"