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It's proactive stance against childhood obesity.

Jej matka była w końcowych etapach starczego niedołęstwa.

Her mother was in the final stages of senile decrepitude.

Staff who refused to abide by the rules were fired.

Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money.

There has been a resurgence of interest in the game.

the growing disparity between rich and poor

notwithstanding the fact

In many of these illnesses, stress is the main culprit.

He'd been chucked out of a club for fighting.

She told me bluntly that I should lose weight. To put it bluntly, I can't afford it.

We couldn't afford it and yet we're comparatively well off (= we are richer than most people).

These peanuts are very moreish, aren't they?

The old system doesn't lend itself to mass production. None of her books really lends itself to being made into a film.

We always adhere strictly to the guidelines. A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall. They failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement/treaty.

Would you care to partake of a little wine with us?

She was happy to partake in the festivities.

a city annihilated by an atomic bomb

We would sit up all night exchanging profundities.

I'm constrained by decisions made in the past. regulations that constrain industry

Nothing would induce me to marry that man!

I inferred from the number of cups that he was expecting visitors.

When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent.

Our fates seemed to be intertwined.

Safety is our main consideration.

The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings.

Tampering with pipelines could result in ruptures or fires.

The restaurant has overhauled its menu, cutting portions and eliminating items with lots of calories.

The extent to which consumers know a brand.

Despite her father's reassurances, she was still frightened of the dark. I felt I couldn't cope with the situation and was in desperate need of some reassurance.

This used to be a marvellous hotel but it has lost its appeal in recent years. Spielberg's movies have a wide appeal.

The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels. nuclear weapons proliferation

I've never actually read the book in its entirety.

She scrabbled around in her bag, trying to find her keys.

Opponents of the changes are heading for a showdown with party leaders.

The committee chairman brushed her off when she tried to raise the issue.

People came from far and wide to see the parade.

Stop slouching and stand up straight.

scarce resources. Food and clean water were becoming scarce.