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every plan suggests a proposal

many plans presume a system

many plans establish a structure

some plans declare an agenda

others introduce a policy

some plans contemplate changing the order of things

ruminate changing the status quo

are preoccupied with changing things

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some of the plans deliberate on procedures

some present a diagram or two

diagrams to illustrate their point of view

their planned series of steps

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hypothesize about an invention

generalize the position of different groups

generalize the position of different groups

philosophize on the matter at hand

philosophize on the matter at hand

philosophize on the matter at hand

rationalize costs and

and focus the efforts in markets with more

potential growth

familiarize the public with the problem

theorize about solving the dilemma

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speculate with respect to the situation

speculate with respect to the situation

conjecture about the many reasons why

conjecture about the many reasons why

conjecture about the many reasons why

postulate the existence of natural remedies

postulate the existence of natural remedies

postulate the existence of natural remedies

plans get conceived and formulated

plans are announced and then approved

once approved plans are executed

once approved plans are executed

once approved plans are executed

PLAN

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plan is a mechanism

a mechanism to achieve an objective

coping mechanism

locking mechanism

drive mechanism

mechanism of action

feedback mechanism

delivery mechanism

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a plan assumes a design or a program

a long-term plan is a strategy

a short-term plan is a tactic

strategic or tactical

management strategy

sound strategy

strategy meeting

strategy meeting

strategic plan

strategic planning

strategic partnership

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plans enunciate an intended course of action

in due course

in due course

in due course

training course

training course

training course

training course

a plan has to contain an intention

a plan is always intentional

a plan is always intentional

intentional plan

intentional plan

deliberate plan

premeditated plan

letter of intention

intentionality is a key component in any plan

stated intention

intentional homicide

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a plan is a method of getting to a desired result

a certain desired result

payment method

shipping method

methodology is a collection of plans for a certain area

a certain area of human activity

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every plan presupposes a vision

articulate a vision plan

positive vision of his country

examples of religious visions

sometimes that vision is but a tunnel vision

tunnel vision as an example of poor vision

field of vision

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consider is to examine it

examine the possibility

study it or reflect about it

reflect on your country’s role in history

contemplate it or meditate on it

contemplate it or meditate on it

debate it or discuss it

deliberate on it or give it consideration

ponder it or think about it

analyze it or evaluate it

CONSIDER

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CHECK

to check sometimes means to do a check-up

checking out a good-looking woman

check this out

do not let it go unchecked

the check is in the mail

to check and re-check

check and double check

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check is to verify

monitor it or inspect it

when it checks out you confirm it

it is confirmed

you corroborate it so it is corroborated

you validate it so it becomes valid

it becomes validated after its validation checks out

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check and double check

confirm and reconfirm

inspect and reinspect

validate and revalidate

investigate and re-investigate

testify and re-testify

testify and re-testify

assess and reassess

assess and reassess

CHECK

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SUPPORT

support is when a base is in there

supporting what is on it

when it is unsupported

it has no support

evidence does not support the conclusion that

such conclusion is not supported by the evidence

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support is to sustain

support is to advocate

support is to provide for

subsidize or confirm

subsidize or confirm

subsidize or confirm

corroborate or endorse

establish or validate

support is to verify

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support means assistance

intervention or maintenance

support is related to promotion

support for something leads to its ratification

SUPPORT

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APPLY

when you apply things you use them

it is called an application 

apply the restrictions

additional charges may apply

an applicant completes an application

apply for a loan

apply for a job

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apply is to utilize

implement or create

implement or create

operate or put into practice

operate or put into practice

operate or put into practice

exercise or exert efforts

apply is put to use

you apply for something when you solicit for it

you apply yourself to something when you get dedicated to it

APPLY

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PLAN

from Latin ‘planum’ flat surface for building

planning is a form of forward thinking

planning is a form of forward thinking

you always plan for one thing or another

you do not have to be a professional planner

to plan on an ongoing basis

when something unplanned happens

that also has to be planned for

such eventuality also has to be planned for

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when you question the validity of it

you doubt it

it is anything but entirely clear to you

when you question you sometimes explore

explore fascinating possibilities

explore alternative concepts

explore alternative concepts

questionable is doubtful

questionable legality

put a question mark

QUESTION

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LEAD

leaders are known to lead

and followers often follow

it is not however always the case

the quality of leadership

is what leads to a good following

the more leaderless the party

the smaller its following

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lead is to direct

lead is to supervise

govern or control

inspire or initiate action

lead is to influence

lead is to produce a following

lead is to induce obedience

lead is to be an example

LEAD

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BASE

From Greek ‘basis’ a step

to base things on something

is to have a good base for it

on the daily basis means

basically every day

a strong case is always based

on strong data and it is not baseless

BASE

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CONSIDER

from Latin ‘considerare’ observe the stars

to consider an offer

is to give it consideration

the more considerable the offer

the more consideration is requires

only an inconsiderate person will

disregard a well considered offer

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RE

relearn is to learn something again

relearning a skill

relearning how to do something

it is never a bad idea

to relearn what needs to be relearned

not even for the most learned among us

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a rerun is a program that is replayed

a show that is run again

generally reruns of previously run shows

cost networks less to air

relative to all-new shows

often times way less

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you replay it when you play something again

something that has been recorded

like a show or a game

you rethink it when you change your mind regarding it

RE

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QUESTION

questions are asked but people are questioned

people are questioned but questions are asked

people can be asked questions too

questions of questionable value

are unquestionably bad for everyone

a questionnaire is a list of questions

in the written form

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when you question you interrogate

asking questions during an interrogation

when you question you interview

asking questions during an interview

when you question it you examine it

you conduct an examination

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at the same time

your livelihood

at first it felt like

were not getting along

in the show she likes the part where

do not give me that

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I gotta go to work - sure run off

we have to start all over again

from the beginning

we all got different needs

to have someone on the side

what seems to be the problem ?

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I am not sure that my case is better

I am going to need your full story

where do you think I just came from

I need you to do something for me

what is it? - never mind what it is

when did you come up with this one ?

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I want to give you the bottom line data

huge help

let me just go through these headlines

going down in value

in fact we may be moving back to

talk to you later - I will talk to you later

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RAIN DROPS - REFLEXES

I gotta go to work - sure run off

what is it ? - never mind what it is

talk to you later - I will talk to you later

REFLEXES

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gala is more of a show than a conference

conference demonstrates professional or political cohesion

conference is an assembly of professionals

gala demonstrates style and aplomb

style and aplomb

aplomb is a form of confidence

professional development is the function of a conference

gala events are about making an emotional impact

gala is an assembly of influencers

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it is no coincidence that different events are called differently

naming an event creates certain expectations about that event

that and it avoids a confusion

eventful indicates crucial

memorable or transcendental

decisive or historic

notable or significant

eventful is extraordinary and considerable

eventual is final and inevitable

EVENT

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RAIN DROPS

[time will tell]

we told you it was coming

as bad as things can get

let me tell you

that is the real deal

trying to show off

we need to hold together

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you are really a natural

right until the moment it happens

we know something is up

something does not add up

at work and on the go

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you want me to make things right with X

then figure out a way to make him

I am a lot of things but I am not an X

but your case is better

you have never given me a time of day

you look very familiar

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event is a set of circumstances

under no circumstances

extenuating circumstances

unforeseen circumstances

surrounding circumstances

surrounding circumstances

factual circumstances

personal circumstances

HOW

certain special exceptional

normal personal particular individual

specific

TO DO WHAT

depend permit adapt justify

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event is a situation

assess combat situation

resolve similarly serious situation

encounter particularly stressful situations

when the event is accidental

the event is an accident

when the event is episodic

that event is an episode

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when it is factual it is a fact

when it is experiential

such event is an experience

when it is pure chance

it may be a good opportunity

or at least a decent possibility

to be called a phenomenon

the event does not have to be phenomenal

reunion in English differs from reunion in Spanish

reunion in English is a regular event

reunion in Spanish is that plus any other business encounter

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professional or public event is a conference

presented at a press conference

regionally organized athletic news conference

announce and participate in a conference

conferences are often divided in sessions

training session

breakout session

plenary session

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national or international sports event is a tournament

a tournament or a competition

a tournament or a championship

tennis tournament or football tournament

or whatever tournament

when it is elegant and imaginative that event is a gala

charity gala

when you dress up in Spanish you dress ‘de gala '

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parties are festive

parties are festivities

Christmas festivities

local festivities

traditional festivities

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every party is a festive event

festive season

festive atmosphere

festive mood

prom or graduation night is a unique festive event

PARTY

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EVENT

from Latin ‘evenire’ come out

events might either be

eventful or uneventful

at any event

what makes an event eventful is

who takes part in it

why and how it is organized

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event is an occurrence

each occurrence

natural occurrence

date of occurrence

event is a case

involve in a rare case of

investigate the severe case of

impartially reported on the court case

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event is an incident

took place without incident

secured the building after the incident

incident report

event is an occasion

mark a special occasion

commemorate a momentous occasion

celebrate that perfect and rare occasion when