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despite this:
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however
This is one possible solution to the problem. However, there are others.
despite the fact that:
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although
She'll be coming tonight, although I don't know exactly when.
in a serious and determined way, often without humour:
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earnestly
He stood with his hands on his hips, his head tilted slightly as he listened earnestly to questions.
to help to achieve something:
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play a part
My thanks to everyone who has played a part in saving the hospital.
to use or spend time, effort, or money:
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expend
You expend so much effort for so little return.
be on the line
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to be at risk:
Almost 3,000 jobs have been lost recently, and a further 3,000 are on the line.
the probability (= how likely it is) that a particular thing will or will not happen:
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odds
The odds are stacked against a woman succeeding (= it is not likely that a woman will succeed) in the business.
central and important:
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pivotal
She played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
You expend so much effort for so little return.
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expense
We went on holiday at my father's expense (= he paid for it).
someone who tries to get things, especially money or food, by asking for them instead of buying them or working for them:
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scrounger
If a scrounger you know very well won a million in a lottery would you feel astonished, offended or indifferent? Wouldn't you be jealous of his success.
to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something:
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affect
Drinking to excess can affect your health. As a rule, it can lead to chronic illnesses. The thing is that those who get drunk think they are an exception to the rule. Is it possible to convince them they are wrong?

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