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1. The negative reply to my complaint really irked me.

1. By the time I discovered the problem, the floor was awash. 2. The city is awash with drugs and the police are powerless to do anything about it.

1. For an initial outlay of $2,000 to buy the equipment, you can earn up to $500 a month if the product sells well. 2. Few are able to afford the cash outlay.

1. It takes a while to recoup the initial costs of starting up a business. 2. The gambler recouped his losses in the next game

[before noun ] At the age of 17 she is already one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses.

1. The council has some spare cash, which it proposes to spend on public amenities. 2. basic amenities - things considered to be necessary to live comfortably, such as hot water:

He agreed to the interview, with the caveat that he could approve the final article.

1. The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting. 2. These investments have remained dormant for several years.

Before replying I will retrieve my contract from safe custody and check it myself.

Woody Allen's movie "Zelig" contains early newsreel footage.

1. Karen has always felt overshadowed by her famous elder sister. 2. My happiness was overshadowed by the bad news

1. I never smack my children. 2. I'll smack your bottom if you don't behave yourself.

1. He always comes back from France laden with presents for everyone. 2. The table, as always, was laden with food.

1. Don't walk around outside in your bare feet. 2. I just packed the bare essentials (= the most basic and necessary things).

Jane tore up his letter.

His physique was honed to perfection. Her debating skills were honed in the students' union.

We planted new seedlings in the forest.

A man was detained when a bank teller called the police.

Food stocks were replenished by/with imports from abroad. Does your glass need replenishing?

Competitors must abide by the judge's decision.

1. New York is reportedly a very exciting place to live. 2. The plane was reportedly shot down by enemy aircraft. 3. 50 people have reportedly been injured in an explosion at the plastics factory.

at that moment or place

1. The software is used to trawl for information on the internet. 2. You need to trawl through a lot of data to get results that are valid.

a cautious approach cautious criticism

a business/property/shipping tycoon

1. Italian students comprise 60 percent of the class. 2. The class is comprised mainly of Italian and French students.

The actor's work for charity has recently been disparaged in the press as an attempt to get publicity.

His first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics.

Police hope the public will help them to find the culprits.

1. He had to be protected from overzealous fans. 2. They were a little overzealous in eliminating risk.

Lawyers decried the imprisonment of several journalists.

1. libellous accusations 2. We reserve the right to edit letters and remove anything potentially libellous.