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turnaround

/ˈtɜːrnəˌraʊnd/ /ˈtɝnəˌraʊnd/

Meanings
noun
(sometimes derogatory) An emigrant heading west on the Oregon Trail who gave up and turned back to the east.

Examples :

"Heavy rains and dwindling supplies meant many hopeful families became turnarounds, abandoning their dreams of Oregon and heading back east. "
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unfinished adjective

/ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/

Not finished, not completed.

"Here are a few options, focusing on clarity and common usage: * The student's homework assignment was unfinished, so they got a lower grade. * My book is unfinished, I have a few more pages to write. "

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maintenance noun

/ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/

Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

"Regular maintenance of the school's computers ensures they are always working properly. "

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turnarounds noun

/ˈtɜːnəˌraʊndz/

(sometimes derogatory) An emigrant heading west on the Oregon Trail who gave up and turned back to the east.

"Due to the harsh conditions and disease, some families became turnarounds, abandoning their Oregon Trail journey and heading back east. "

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abandoning verb

/əˈbændənɪŋ/ /əˈbændənɪŋk/

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

"Feeling overwhelmed by the difficult exam, she considered abandoning her studies for the night. "

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significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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seamlessly adverb

/ˈsiːmləsli/

In a seamless manner.

"The new software integrated seamlessly with our existing system, saving us time and effort. "

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derogatory noun

/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/

A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

"Having a derogatory on your credit report can make it difficult to get a loan. "

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basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

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circumstances noun

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/ /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/

That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

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contractual adjective

/kənˈtræktʃuəl/ /kənˈtræktʃəl/

Of, relating to, or enforced by a contract.

"our contractual obligations"

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industrial noun

/ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/

(19th-mid 20th century) An employee in industry.

"My grandfather was a skilled industrial during the 1950s. "

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preparations noun

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of preparing or getting ready.

"The team made careful preparations for their presentation, rehearsing their speeches and organizing their slides. "