Phrases

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pursuit of innovation
The company invests heavily in the pursuit of innovation.
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the act of trying to create new ideas or technologies
reveal the truth
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to show something that was secret before
government oversight
The project needs more government oversight
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control and checking by an official group
special committee
A special committee was created to investigate the case
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a group of people chosen to study a problem or make decisions
a convicted criminal
He is a convicted criminal who spent years in prison.
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officially found guilty of a crime in court
assisted in the funding
He assisted in the funding of several projects.
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helped with giving money to support something
a cursory look
A cursory look at the emails is not enough.
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a quick look, with little attention to details
arrange a meeting
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plan and organize a meeting in advance
shed new light on something
The documents shed new light on who funded the research.
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make people understand something more clearly
give insight into something
The article gives insight into how Bitcoin Core is funded
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give a clear understanding of something
have a lot of influence
Rich donors can have a lot of influence on universities
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have power to change how people think or act
hand in your resignation
The director handed in his resignation after the scandal.
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officially say you are leaving your job
disclosed the information
The emails disclosed that he helped fund the lab.
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made secret information public
sustainable model
They are looking for a sustainable model of financing.
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a model that can continue for a long time
the scandal blew up
The story blew up after the media wrote about it
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suddenly became very big and public
go bankrupt
The foundation went bankrupt after the problems
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lose all money and not be able to pay debts
money with no strings attached
He promised money with no strings attached.
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money given with no conditions or demands
allegations of abuse
He stepped down after allegations of abuse.
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statements that someone did something wrong (not yet proven)
memorialize someone
They built a small garden to memorialize the victims
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to do something special so people will remember someone who died
use your discretion
The manager told staff to use their discretion
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use your own good judgment to decide what to do
very upsetting news
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news that makes you feel sad, worried, or angry
wear a badge
All employees must wear a badge with their name.
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to have a small sign or symbol on your clothes
probate lawyer
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a lawyer who helps with wills and estates

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