Paris Police Clash with Protesters Flashcards

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Clash

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verb

To fight / argue

The Taliban clashed with people trying to protect their families.

He clashed with his wife over money.

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March

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noun

An event where many people walk through a public space to show their support / disapproval for something

There have been many anti-lockdown marches in Australia recently.

We are trying to organize a march against the mayor.

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Debate

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verb

To discuss something in a formal way

I think we need to debate this issue tomorrow morning.

They debated all day, but could not find a solution.

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“The jab”

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noun

Vaccination injection

She got the jab two weeks ago and now she’s ready to go outside again.

Almost half of the Japanese population has gotten the jab.

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Breach civil liberties

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verbal phrase

A government breaking the agreement that certain freedoms will be protected

Many feel that COVID passports are breaching civil liberties.

Lockdowns in Tokyo will breach civil liberties.

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Shrouded in …

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phrasal verb

Covered so that it cannot be seen / a matter about which very little is known

Mount Fuji was shrouded in clouds when I climbed it.

Their meetings were shrouded in secrecy.

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Tear gas

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noun

A gas that causes irritation to the eyes, usually used by the police

The police tried to break up the protest with tear gas.

Pepper spray is similar to tear gas.

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Battleground

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noun

A place where a fight is happening

The sports bar became a battleground after their team lost.

Afghanistan might become a battleground again.

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Bill

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noun

A draft of a planned law

They are trying to pass a new bill in parliament.

Their proposed bill was thrown out.

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Compulsory

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adjective

Something one has to do because of a rule or law

Wearing a mask is compulsory in most shops in Tokyo.

COVID vaccines have become compulsory in The Philippines.

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