What We Will Look Like in The Future Flashcards

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Transformed by

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verb

To be deeply changed by something / someone

That business was really transformed by her.

Tokyo will be transformed by the Olympics.

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Loom over

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verb

Something unpleasant happening soon

The threat of bankruptcy looms over their business.

My next exam is looming over me.

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With each passing moment

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phrase

As time passes by

I am getting older with each passing moment.

Their economy is declining with each passing moment.

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Multiply

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verb

Increase in number

Coronavirus cases are multiplying quickly.

This is how you can multiply your chances of success.

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Brave new world

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idiom

A future world

We are entering the brave new world of A.I.

Welcome to the brave new world of remote work.

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Governed by

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verb

To be ruled / controlled by something / someone

This country is governed by elected officials.

The universe is governed by the laws of physics.

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Outstrip

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verb

Overtake

Persol will soon outstrip its competitors.

Demand is outstripping supply.

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Linear

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adjective

Progressing in single steps

Society does not always progress in a linear fashion.

She has a very linear business plan.

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