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Soon.
To negotiate in a tough way.
Until the last possible moment.
By any possible means.
To watch carefully for something.
To start working effectively.
A period when pressure is high before a deadline.
A choice that is likely to succeed.
To keep changing your opinion or attitude.
To become less important or less active.
Completely in love or very excited.
To harm your own chances by doing something foolish.
To remove confusion, tension, or misunderstanding.
Something new, pleasant, and different.
Very soon or very near.
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