to reduce in degree or intensity
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a place, such as a room in a hotel, where travelers can sleep and find other services.
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a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue
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people who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protest) to help make changes in polotics or society.
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a government or part of a government that is identified with its leader, such as a president or prime minister.
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to say in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something).
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an announcement or bulletin that serves to advise and usually warn the public, as of some potential hazard
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The high school dropout rate in the U.S. is a significant problem – and not just for those students who do not graduate. It affects the entire community, impacting our economy, healthcare costs, and workforce.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), in partnership with America's Promise Alliance and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has created the American Graduate | Let's Make It Happen project. The national American Graduate project engages local communities and key stakeholders to educate the community on the dropout problem, rally support and help coordinate efforts to address the problem.
Experts agree that there is no “one size fits all” solution to the dropout crisis. It requires input and involvement from individuals and organizations within each and every community. The high school dropout rate in the U.S. is a significant problem. High school dropouts cost the country more than $300 billion a year in lost wages, taxes and productivity, which can lead to a rise in crime, homelessness and substance abuse. This lost potential will have huge impact on our economy, healthcare costs, workforce and global competitiveness for decades to come. To learn more about the national American Graduate project, visit: http://americangraduate.org
American Graduate | Let's Make It Happen is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in partnership with America's Promise Alliance, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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a process of settling an argument or disagreement in which the people or groups on both sides present their opinions and ideas to a third person or group.
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC is the premier Asia-Pacific economic forum. The goal of the APEC is to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The APEC mission statement is to improve free trade, accelerating economic growth, and enhancing human security.
For additional information, visit the APEC website.
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a political and legal term that refers to different types of firearms and weapons; most commonly defined as a semi-automatic firearm possessing certain features similar to those of military firearms.
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to give support or help; to make it easier for someone to do something or for somthing to happen.
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a small, generally rocky, solid body orbiting the Sun. Most asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter in the asteroid belt.
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a situation in which there is not much money and it is spent only on things that are absolutely necessary.
