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Look Round
Safety Officer: "Before we begin the tour, please take a moment to 'Look Round' and familiarize yourself with the emergency exits."
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To inspect or survey a place or area; to look around or examine one's surroundings.
Safety Officer: "Before we begin the tour, please take a moment to '____________________' and familiarize yourself with the emergency exits."
Bugger Out
Colleague: "I need to 'Bugger Out' of the meeting early; I have another appointment to attend."
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To leave quickly or abruptly; to depart in a hurry or with urgency.
Colleague: "I need to '____________________' of the meeting early; I have another appointment to attend."
Tow
Mechanic: "We'll need to 'Tow' the broken-down car to the garage for repairs."
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To pull or haul a vehicle or object using another vehicle or a rope; to transport or move something by towing.
Mechanic: "We'll need to '____________________' the broken-down car to the garage for repairs."
Surpass
Sales Manager: "Our quarterly sales 'Surpass' those of our competitors; it's a testament to the hard work of our sales team."
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To exceed or go beyond in achievement, performance, or quality; to outdo or surpass expectations.
Sales Manager: "Our quarterly sales '____________________' those of our competitors; it's a testament to the hard work of our sales team."
Rotten
Quality Control: "We've discovered 'Rotten' produce in the latest shipment; we need to contact the supplier immediately."
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In a state of decay or decomposition; spoiled or no longer fit for use; of poor quality or condition.
Quality Control: "We've discovered '____________________' produce in the latest shipment; we need to contact the supplier immediately."
investigate the financials Discrepancies
Auditor: "We need to investigate the financial 'Discrepancies' between the reported profits and actual expenses."
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Differences or inconsistencies between two or more things; discrepancies may exist in data, documents, or accounts.
Auditor: "We need to investigate the financial '____________________' between the reported profits and actual expenses."
Deadlock
Negotiator: "The contract negotiations have reached a 'Deadlock'; both parties are unwilling to compromise."
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A situation where progress is impeded due to a lack of agreement or compromise between parties; a stalemate or gridlock.
Negotiator: "The contract negotiations have reached a '____________________'; both parties are unwilling to compromise."
feel Compelled to speak
Employee: "I felt 'Compelled' to speak up during the meeting and voice my concerns about the project timeline."
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To feel forced or obligated to do something; to be driven by a strong inner impulse or external pressure.
Employee: "I felt '____________________' to speak up during the meeting and voice my concerns about the project timeline."
Undercuts
Salesperson: "Our competitor's lower prices 'Undercuts' our ability to attract customers to our product."
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To undermine or weaken something, such as an argument, position, or price; to diminish the effectiveness or value of something.
Salesperson: "Our competitor's lower prices '____________________' our ability to attract customers to our product."
tap into the Wisdom of Crowds
Team Lead: "Let's tap into the 'Wisdom of Crowds' and gather input from all departments before making a decision."
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The collective opinion or judgment of a group of individuals; the idea that large groups of people collectively make more accurate decisions than individual experts.
Team Lead: "Let's tap into the '____________________' and gather input from all departments before making a decision."
Contingent
Manager: "Our project timeline is 'Contingent' upon receiving approval from the regulatory agency."
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Dependent on certain conditions or circumstances; subject to change or alteration based on other factors.
Manager: "Our project timeline is '____________________' upon receiving approval from the regulatory agency."
Prompted
Supervisor: "The recent safety incident 'Prompted' us to review and update our safety protocols."
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To cause or incite someone to take action; to spur or motivate someone to do something.
Supervisor: "The recent safety incident '____________________' us to review and update our safety protocols."
Seek Out
Researcher: "We need to 'Seek Out' additional sources of data to support our hypothesis."
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To actively look for or search for something; to try to find or locate something, often with intent or purpose.
Researcher: "We need to '____________________' additional sources of data to support our hypothesis."
Vanity gets in the way
HR Manager: "His 'Vanity' often gets in the way of team collaboration; he's more focused on personal glory than team success."
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Excessive pride in one's appearance, abilities, or achievements; an inflated sense of self-importance or conceit.
HR Manager: "His '____________________' often gets in the way of team collaboration; he's more focused on personal glory than team success."
assemble a team of Sharp Tools
Project Manager: "Let's assemble a team of 'Sharp Tools' for this project; we need the best talent available."
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A metaphorical expression referring to individuals who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, or resources to accomplish a task effectively; skilled or proficient individuals.
Project Manager: "Let's assemble a team of '____________________' for this project; we need the best talent available."
Imposing
Architect: "The new building has an 'Imposing' facade that makes it stand out in the city skyline."
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Having a commanding presence or appearance; impressive or intimidating in size, stature, or manner.
Architect: "The new building has an '____________________' facade that makes it stand out in the city skyline."
Illegible report
Assistant: "Please rewrite this report; the font is too small and 'Illegible'."
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Difficult or impossible to read or decipher; illegible handwriting or text is unclear or indistinct.
Assistant: "Please rewrite this report; the font is too small and '____________________'."
Marshes
Environmentalist: "The proposed construction site is located near sensitive 'Marshes' that serve as a habitat for various wildlife species."
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Low-lying, waterlogged areas of land, typically characterized by soft, wet soil and the presence of reeds, grasses, or other vegetation.
Environmentalist: "The proposed construction site is located near sensitive '____________________' that serve as a habitat for various wildlife species."
Soil Types
Agronomist: "Before planting, we need to assess the 'Soil Types' to determine the best crops for this region."
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Different categories or classifications of soil based on factors such as composition, texture, and fertility.
Agronomist: "Before planting, we need to assess the '____________________' to determine the best crops for this region."
Quotas
Sales Manager: "Each salesperson has a monthly sales 'Quota' to achieve."
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Fixed quantities or amounts of something, often imposed as limits or targets to be met.
Sales Manager: "Each salesperson has a monthly sales '____________________' to achieve."

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