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solicit feedback from our clients
Manager: "We'll be 'Soliciting' feedback from our clients to enhance our services. Prepare a comprehensive survey for distribution."
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Seeking or asking for something, often through formal requests or invitations.
Manager: "We'll be '____________________' feedback from our clients to enhance our services. Prepare a comprehensive survey for distribution."
disperse
Team Lead: "After the meeting, please 'Disperse' and work on your respective tasks. We'll reconvene later to discuss the progress."
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To scatter or spread widely; to break up and move in different directions.
Team Lead: "After the meeting, please '____________________' and work on your respective tasks. We'll reconvene later to discuss the progress."
reconvene
Project Manager: "Let's 'Reconvene' tomorrow morning to finalize the project plan. Take some time to review and come prepared."
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To gather or meet again, especially after a break or interruption.
Project Manager: "Let's '____________________' tomorrow morning to finalize the project plan. Take some time to review and come prepared."
fresh perspectives
Colleague: "Let's encourage the team to bring in 'Fresh Perspectives' on the marketing campaign. Diverse ideas lead to creative solutions."
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New and innovative viewpoints or outlooks on a particular issue or situation.
Colleague: "Let's encourage the team to bring in '____________________' on the marketing campaign. Diverse ideas lead to creative solutions."
Snap out of it
Manager: "I understand the setbacks, but it's time to 'Snap out of it' and channel our energy into finding solutions."
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An expression urging someone to quickly recover from a negative or distracted state and refocus on the present.
Manager: "I understand the setbacks, but it's time to '____________________' and channel our energy into finding solutions."
tide of
Analyst: "We're riding the 'Tide of' positive feedback from the recent product launch. Let's leverage this momentum for future success."
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A large quantity or surge of something.
Analyst: "We're riding the '____________________' positive feedback from the recent product launch. Let's leverage this momentum for future success."
ambiguities in specification
Team Lead: "Address any 'Ambiguities' in the project specifications before we proceed. Clarity is essential for successful execution."
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Statements or situations that are unclear, open to multiple interpretations, or lacking precision.
Team Lead: "Address any '____________________' in the project specifications before we proceed. Clarity is essential for successful execution."
Be concise and clear
Presenter: "When sharing updates, 'Be concise and clear.' Focus on key points to ensure everyone grasps the essential details quickly."
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A directive to convey information in a brief and straightforward manner without sacrificing clarity.
Presenter: "When sharing updates, '____________________.' Focus on key points to ensure everyone grasps the essential details quickly."
disperse
Team Lead: "After the meeting, please 'Disperse' and work on your respective tasks. We'll reconvene later to discuss the progress."
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To scatter or spread widely; to break up and move in different directions.
Team Lead: "After the meeting, please '____________________' and work on your respective tasks. We'll reconvene later to discuss the progress."
reconvene tomorrow
Project Manager: "Let's 'Reconvene' tomorrow morning to finalize the project plan. Take some time to review and come prepared."
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To gather or meet again, especially after a break or interruption.
Project Manager: "Let's '____________________' tomorrow morning to finalize the project plan. Take some time to review and come prepared."
be circumspect in communication
Manager: "In delicate situations, it's crucial to be 'Circumspect' in our communication to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts."
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Cautious and prudent, considering potential consequences before making decisions.
Manager: "In delicate situations, it's crucial to be '_______' in our communication to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts."
share expertise
Team Member: "Let's 'Share Expertise' during the workshop. Your insights can contribute significantly to the success of the project."
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To provide one's knowledge, skills, and experience with others.
Team Lead: "Let's '____________________' the old approach and explore innovative strategies for our next project."
lately
Colleague: "Have you noticed any improvements 'Lately' in our team's collaboration? Share your observations during the meeting."
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Recently or in the near past.
Colleague: "Have you noticed any improvements '________' in our team's collaboration? Share your observations during the meeting."
ditch the idea
Team Lead: "Let's 'Ditch' the old approach and explore innovative strategies for our next project."
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To abandon or discard; often used informally to refer to leaving or avoiding something.
Team Lead: "Let's '______' the old approach and explore innovative strategies for our next project."
Dripping with creativity
Project Manager: "The proposal is 'Dripping' with creativity. Let's present it as an example of our innovative capabilities."
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Overflowing or abundantly filled with a particular quality.
Project Manager: "The proposal is '_______' with creativity. Let's present it as an example of our innovative capabilities."
Suppressing
HR Manager: "We should avoid 'Suppressing' employee feedback. Let's create an open environment for constructive communication."
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Inhibiting or restraining something; preventing the expression or development of a particular thing.
HR Manager: "We should avoid '__________' employee feedback. Let's create an open environment for constructive communication."
positive remark
Team Member: "I appreciate the positive 'Remark' you made about the team's efforts. It boosts morale and encourages collaboration."
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A spoken or written statement; a comment or observation.
Team Member: "I appreciate the positive '______' you made about the team's efforts. It boosts morale and encourages collaboration."
commencement
Manager: "The 'Commencement' of the new project is just around the corner. Let's ensure all preparations are in place for a successful launch."
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The beginning or start of something, often used to refer to ceremonies or formal events.
Manager: "The '___________' of the new project is just around the corner. Let's ensure all preparations are in place for a successful launch."
resembling
Analyst: "The new software update is 'Resembling' the user interface of popular applications, providing a familiar and user-friendly experience."
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To be similar or bear a likeness to something else.
Analyst: "The new software update is '____________________' the user interface of popular applications, providing a familiar and user-friendly experience."
harsh
Manager: "While providing feedback, let's avoid using 'Harsh' language. Constructive criticism encourages improvement without demoralizing the team."
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Severe or rough; unkind or strict in treatment or behavior.
Manager: "While providing feedback, let's avoid using '____________________' language. Constructive criticism encourages improvement without demoralizing the team."
cause unease among the team
Team Member: "The sudden changes in the project timeline have caused some 'Unease' among the team. Let's address concerns and clarify expectations."
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a feeling of mild anxiety or concern.
Team Member: "The sudden changes in the project timeline have caused some '____________________' among the team. Let's address concerns and clarify expectations."
unsettling behavior
HR Manager: "Report any 'Unsettling Behavior' in the workplace. We aim to maintain a positive and respectful environment for all employees."
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Actions or conduct that causes discomfort or disturbance, often making others feel uneasy or disturbed.
HR Manager: "Report any '____________________' in the workplace. We aim to maintain a positive and respectful environment for all employees."
speak pejoratively about
Colleague: "Let's avoid speaking 'Pejoratively' about our competitors during client meetings. It's essential to maintain professionalism."
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Expressing disapproval or contempt; using language that belittles or disparages.
Colleague: "Let's avoid speaking '____________________' about our competitors during client meetings. It's essential to maintain professionalism."
turn things around
Team Lead: "Despite the setbacks, we have the potential to 'Turn Things Around.' Let's strategize and work together for a successful outcome."
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To reverse a negative situation or improve a challenging circumstance.
Team Lead: "Despite the setbacks, we have the potential to '____________________.' Let's strategize and work together for a successful outcome."

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