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• trigger — 01. The tsunami was [triggered] by an earthquake at sea. 02. Large price increases could [trigger] demands for even larger wage increases. 03. The assassination of the King [triggered] a war between the two countries. 04. The loss of the World… …   Grammatical examples in English

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• asthma — /az meuh, as /, n. Pathol. a paroxysmal, often allergic disorder of respiration, characterized by bronchospasm, wheezing, and difficulty in expiration, often accompanied by coughing and a feeling of constriction in the chest. Also called… …   Universalium

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• thunderstorm asthma — n. An asthma attack that occurs during, and is caused by, a thunderstorm. Example Citations: Melbourne hospitals have had an influx of patients with respiratory problems to their emergency departments in a phenomenon experts have described as… …   New words

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• Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… …   Universalium

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