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To make a situation worse instead of better.
To have the strongest position or most power.
To make a mistake by failing to do something important.
To set a limit on what is acceptable.
To make a strong effort or use hidden strength.
An annoying person or problem.
A difficult situation.
To make progress.
Something gained easily can be lost easily.
Acceptable to criticize, attack, or use.
A fair situation where everyone has the same chance.
To make people notice something.
According to the rules.
To reach a point where no further progress seems possible.
An achievement you can be proud of.
Old-fashioned or not modern.
To return to the original situation after changes.
A difficult task or demand.
Used to make a fair or balanced statement.
To be undecided between two choices.
To receive unfair or worse treatment.
To be too difficult for someone to understand.
To achieve the desired result.
A person who is different from the rest of a family or group, often in a negative way.
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