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  • 1 able

    ['eibl]
    1) (having enough strength, knowledge etc to do something: He was able to open the door; He will come if he is able.) spējīgs
    2) (clever and skilful; capable: a very able nurse.) apdāvināts, kompetents
    3) (legally competent: able to vote.)
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    * * *
    apdāvināts, spējīgs; kompetents

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  • 2 spot

    [spot] 1. noun
    1) (a small mark or stain (made by mud, paint etc): She was trying to remove a spot of grease from her skirt.) traips
    2) (a small, round mark of a different colour from its background: His tie was blue with white spots.) plankums; punktiņš
    3) (a pimple or red mark on the skin caused by an illness etc: She had measles and was covered in spots.) pūtīte; izsitumi
    4) (a place or small area, especially the exact place (where something happened etc): There was a large number of detectives gathered at the spot where the body had been found.) vieta
    5) (a small amount: Can I borrow a spot of sugar?) neliels daudzums; šķipsniņa; drupatiņa
    2. verb
    1) (to catch sight of: She spotted him eventually at the very back of the crowd.) pamanīt; saskatīt
    2) (to recognize or pick out: No-one watching the play was able to spot the murderer.) konstatēt; noteikt
    •
    - spotlessly
    - spotlessness
    - spotted
    - spotty
    - spottiness
    - spot check
    - spotlight     3. verb
    1) (to light with a spotlight: The stage was spotlit.) apgaismot ar prožektoru
    2) (to show up clearly or draw attention to: The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.) izcelt; izgaismot
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    - on the spot
    - spot on
    * * *
    plankums, traips; pūtīte; lāse; vieta; grūtības; neliela porcija; raidījums, prožektors; notriept, notraipīt; notraipīties; ievērot, saskatīt; novietot; smidzināt; dot handikapu; koriģēt šaušanu; precīzi, tieši

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  • 3 free

    [fri:] 1. adjective
    1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) brīvs
    2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) brīvs
    3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) devīgs; izšķērdīgs
    4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) brīvs; nepiespiests
    5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) bezmaksas
    6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) brīvs
    7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) brīvs; neaizņemts
    8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) bezmaksas
    2. verb
    1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) atbrīvot
    2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) atbrīvot; atbrīvoties
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    - freely
    - free-for-all
    - freehand
    - freehold
    - freelance     3. verb
    (to work in this way: He is freelancing now.)
    - free skating
    - free speech
    - free trade
    - freeway
    - freewheel
    - free will
    - a free hand
    - set free
    * * *
    izlaist brīvībā, atbrīvot; atbrīvot; neatkarīgs, brīvs; labprātīgs, nepiespiests; neaizņemts, brīvs; bezmaksas; neaprobežots, neierobežots; devīgs; graciozs, nepiespiests, viegls; pieejams, brīvs; vaļīgs, neapvaldīts; brīvs; nefiksēts, brīvs; nesaistīts; bez rīkiem, brīvs; labvēlīgs; brīvi; bez maksas, par velti

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  • 4 at first hand

    (obtained etc directly: I was able to acquire information at first hand.) no pirmavota
    * * *
    no pirmavotiem

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  • 5 coherent

    [kə'hiərənt]
    (clear and logical: He was able to give a coherent account of what had happened.) loģisks; sakarīgs
    - coherence
    * * *
    saistīts; saskaņots; sakarīgs, loģisks; saistīgs

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  • 6 thus

    ((referring to something mentioned immediately before or after) in this or that way or manner: He spoke thus; Thus, he was able to finish the work quickly.) tā; tādējādi; tādā veidā
    * * *
    tādā veidā, tā ; tādā mērā, tik

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  • 7 native speaker

    (a person who has spoken a particular language ever since he was able to speak at all: I am a native speaker of English; a native Spanish speaker.) (dzimtās) valodas nesējs

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  • 8 which

    [wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun
    (used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) kurš
    2. relative pronoun
    ((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) (tas) kurš
    3. relative adjective, relative pronoun
    (used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) kas; kurš
    - which is which? - which is which
    * * *
    kāds, kurš; kas, kurš, kāds

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  • 9 light

    I 1. noun
    1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) gaisma
    2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) apgaismojums
    3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) gaismas avots; uguns; liesma
    4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) aspekts; viedoklis
    2. adjective
    1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) gaišs
    2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) gaišs
    3. [lit] verb
    1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) apgaismot
    2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) iedegt; aizdegt; iedegties; aizdegties
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    - lighting
    - lighthouse
    - light-year
    - bring to light
    - come to light
    - in the light of
    - light up
    - see the light
    - set light to     II
    1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) viegls
    2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) niecīgs; neievērojams
    3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) (par ēdienu) viegls
    4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) (par svaru) nepilns
    5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) viegls
    6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) veikls; žigls
    7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) nenopietns; viegls
    8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) niecīgs; sīks
    9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) (par augsni) viegls
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    - light-headed
    - light-hearted
    - lightweight
    - get off lightly
    - make light of
    - travel light     III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb
    (to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.)
    * * *
    apgaismojums, gaisma; gaismas avots; liesma, uguns; gaismas strēle, aile; aspekts, viedoklis; informācija, izskaidrojums, zināšanas; spējas; prāta spējas; nokāpt; aizdegt, iedegt; aizdegties, iedegties; apgaismot; gaišs; viegls; neievērojams, niecīgs; nenopietns, vieglprātīgs; viegli

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  • 10 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) turēt
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) []turēt
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) []turēt
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) izturēt (smagumu)
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) paturēt
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) ietvert; saturēt
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) notikt; noturēt
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) būt []; turēties
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) strādāt []
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) domāt; uzskatīt
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) būt spēkā
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) turēt kādu pie vārda
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) aizstāvēt
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) aizturēt
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) saistīt (kāda uzmanību)
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) turēt kādu (noteiktā emocionālā stāvoklī)
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) svinēt
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) būt īpašniekam
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) (par laiku) pieturēties
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) gaidīt (nenoliekot telefona klausuli)
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) izturēt
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) []glabāt
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) (par nākotni) būt padomā; nest
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) turēšana; satveršana
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) ietekme; vara
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tvēriens
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    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) (kuģa) kravas telpas
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    kravas telpas; tvēriens; ietekme, vara; osa, tveramais; pauze; aizkavēšanās pirms palaišanas; turēt; aizturēt, apvaldīt; ietvert, saturēt; būt īpašniekam, pārvaldīt; noturēt, organizēt; uzskatīt, domāt; būt spēkā; pieturēties; saistīt; ieturēt kursu; izturēt; svinēt

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  • 11 as

    [æz] 1. conjunction
    1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) kad
    2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) tā kā
    3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) kā
    4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) kā
    5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) lai gan
    6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) (līdzīgi) kā
    2. adverb
    (used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) tikpat... kā
    3. preposition
    1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) tikpat... kā
    2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) kā
    3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) kā
    4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) kā
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    - as if / as though
    - as to
    * * *
    kā ; par; kā piemēram; tikpat kā; tikpat; kad; jo, tā kā; tā ; lai cik, lai gan; vēl jo vairāk; jo

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  • 12 on

    [on] 1. preposition
    1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) uz
    2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) iekšā
    3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) (norāda laiku)
    4) (about: a book on the theatre.) par
    5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) (norāda stāvokli)
    6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) uz
    7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) (norāda uz eksistences līdzekli vai veidu)
    8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) (norāda līdzdalību)
    9) (towards: They marched on the town.) (norāda virzienu) uz
    10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) tuvu; pie
    11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) (norāda darbības instrumentu)
    12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) (norāda lietotāju, valkātāju)
    13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) (norāda secību laikā) pēc; pēc tam kad
    14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) (norāda atkārtošanos) pēc
    2. adverb
    1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) (norāda priekšmeta valkāšanu)
    2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) (norāda uz darbības turpināšanos)
    3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) (norāda ierīces ieslēgšanu vai funkcionēšanu)
    4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) (norāda procesa iestāšanos un turpināšanos)
    5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) (norāda darbības virzienu) iekšā
    3. adjective
    1) (in progress: The game was on.) (norāda procesa iestāšanos un turpināšanos)
    2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) (norāda procesa iestāšanos)
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    - ongoing
    - onwards
    - onward
    - be on to someone
    - be on to
    - on and on
    - on time
    - on to / onto
    * * *
    pie, uz ; uz ; par

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  • 13 elastic

    [i'læstik] 1. adjective
    1) ((of a material or substance) able to return to its original shape or size after being pulled or pressed out of shape: an elastic bandage; Rubber is an elastic substance.) elastīgs
    2) (able to be changed or adapted: This is a fairly elastic arrangement.) pielāgojams; spējīgs pielāgoties
    2. noun
    (a type of cord containing strands of rubber: Her hat was held on with a piece of elastic.) (ieveramā) gumija
    - elastic band
    * * *
    ieveramā gumija; zeķturis; elasts; atsperīgs, elastīgs; spējīgs pielāgoties

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  • 14 quick

    [kwik] 1. adjective
    1) (done, said, finished etc in a short time: a quick trip into town.) ātrs; īss (laikā)
    2) (moving, or able to move, with speed: He's a very quick walker; I made a grab at the dog, but it was too quick for me.) ātrs; veikls
    3) (doing something, able to do something, or done, without delay; prompt; lively: He is always quick to help; a quick answer; He's very quick at arithmetic.) tūlītējs; bez kavēšanās
    2. adverb
    (quickly: quick-frozen food.) ātri; strauji
    - quicken
    - quickness
    - quicklime
    - quicksands
    - quicksilver
    - quick-tempered
    - quick-witted
    - quick-wittedly
    - quick-wittedness
    * * *
    dzīvie; jutīga vieta; jūtas; būtība; raits, ātrs; attapīgs, apķērīgs, vērīgs; ātri, raiti

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  • 15 responsible

    [-səbl]
    1) (having a duty to see that something is done etc: We'll make one person responsible for buying the food for the trip.) atbildīgs
    2) ((of a job etc) having many duties eg the making of important decisions: The job of manager is a very responsible post.) atbildīgs
    3) ((with for) being the cause of something: Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?) vainīgs
    4) ((of a person) able to be trusted; sensible: We need a responsible person for this job.) uzticams
    5) ((with for) able to control, and fully aware of (one's actions): The lawyer said that at the time of the murder, his client was not responsible for his actions.) atbildīgs (par savu rīcību); pieskaitāms
    * * *
    atbildīgs; uzticības cienīgs; maksātspējīgs

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  • 16 who

    [hu:] 1. pronoun
    ((used as the subject of a verb) what person(s)(?): Who is that woman in the green hat?; Who did that?; Who won?; Do you know who all these people are?) kas
    2. relative pronoun
    1) ((used to refer to a person or people mentioned previously to distinguish him or them from others: used as the subject of a verb: usually replaceable by that) (the) one(s) that: The man who/that telephoned was a friend of yours; A doctor is a person who looks after people's health.) (tas) kurš
    2) (used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on a person or people: His mother, who was so proud, gave him a hug.) kas
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    3. pronoun
    1) (no matter who: Whoever rings, tell him/them I'm out.) (ja) kāds; vienalga, kurš
    2) ((also who ever) used in questions to express surprise etc: Whoever said that?) kas tad
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    4. relative pronoun
    (used as the object of a verb or preposition but in everyday speech sometimes replaced by who)
    1) ((used to refer to a person or people mentioned previously, to distinguish him or them from others: able to be omitted or replaced by that except when following a preposition) (the) one(s) that: The man (whom/that) you mentioned is here; Today I met some friends (whom/that) I hadn't seen for ages; This is the man to whom I gave it; This is the man (whom/who/that) I gave it to.) kuru; kuram
    2) (used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on a person or people: His mother, who was so proud of him, gave him a hug.) kuru; kuram
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    * * *
    kuri, kurš, kas; ar kuriem, ar kuru, ko, kurus, kuru, ar ko

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  • 17 bear

    I [beə] past tense - bore; verb
    1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) izciest; paciest; panest
    2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) izturēt
    3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) piedzimt
    4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) nest
    5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) būt; atrasties
    6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) []griezties
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    - bearer
    - bearing
    - bearings
    - bear down on
    - bear fruit
    - bear out
    - bear up
    - bear with
    - find/get one's bearings
    - lose one's bearings     II [beə] noun
    (a large heavy animal with thick fur and hooked claws.) lācis
    * * *
    lācis; lempis; spekulants; slota; pastatne, buks; nest; dot; izturēt; panest, paciest; dzemdēt

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  • 18 exponent

    [ik'spəunənt]
    1) (a person able to demonstrate skilfully a particular art or activity: She was an accomplished exponent of Bach's flute sonatas.) demonstrētājs; interpretētājs
    2) (a person who explains and supports (a theory or belief etc): He was one of the early exponents of Marxism.) []skaidrotājs
    * * *
    interpretētājs, izskaidrotājs; rādītājs; kāpinātājs, eksponents

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  • 19 immobile

    1) (not able to move or be moved: His leg was put in plaster and he was immobile for several weeks.) nekustīgs
    2) (not moving; motionless: He crouched there immobile until they had gone.) nekustīgs
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    - immobilize
    - immobilise
    * * *
    nekustīgs

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  • 20 intelligible

    [in'teli‹əbl]
    ((negative unintelligible) able to be understood: His answer was barely intelligible because he was speaking through a mouthful of food.) skaidrs; saprotams
    - intelligibly
    * * *
    saprotams, skaidrs

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  • Able Cosmetic — Co., Ltd. kosdaq|078520 is a South Korea based retailer of body, bath, skin care and make up products aimed at women and men. It was founded in 1998 as a wholesale manufacturer of cosmetics. In 1999 the first retail stores opened, and spread… …   Wikipedia

  • Able Labs — Able Laboratories, Inc. was a developer and manufacturer of generic pharmaceutical products in tablet,capsule, liquid and suppository dosage forms. The pharmaceutical company was headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey.In May 2005, Able suspended… …   Wikipedia

  • Able Archer 83 — (dt.: tüchtiger Schütze) war eine europaweite zehntägige NATO Kommandostabsübung, die ab dem 2. November 1983 einen Atomkrieg simulierte. Der hohe Realitätsgrad, die strenge Geheimhaltung sowie das zu dieser Zeit besonders angespannte Verhältnis… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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