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Let's delve into the details. She said she was tired of journalists delving into her private life. I don't like to delve too deeply into his past.

The project was the capstone of her career.

Let's crank things up a notch. The pressure... has been cranked up a notch. The pressure to succeed in school has been cranked up a notch

She has the daunting task of finishing the report by tomorrow. The hike was so daunting that many people turned back. The move to a new country was a daunting prospect.

The team dropped out of the competition. I dropped out of university after the first semester. Nowadays more and more people decide to drop out.

Problems can pop up when you least expect them. A notification popped up on my phone. Unexpected ads pop up when I visit that site.

What are the project deliverables? We need a schedule for the dates when the major deliverables should be available.

What's the key takeaway from this survey? So here are the takeaway points from these ten books.

The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings. They changed the venue at the last minute because they realized the meeting room would have been much too small. a concert/conference/sporting venue.

The builders reinforced the concrete with steel bars. Politicians has reinforced the message that the pursuit of wealth is the only thing that matters. His behaviour reinforced my dislike of him. Teachers often reinforce good behavior with praise.

Moving to a new country means starting from scratch. When the computer crashed, I had to start my project from scratch.

acquaint new employees with the rules. I have to acquaint you with my boss.

tangible evidence/proof/signs We can now see tangible evidence of economic renewal and growth. achievement/benefit/effect Rewards can include promotions, and other tangible benefits. improvement/progress/results

You have to learn to stand up to your boss. The material will stand up to wear and tear. I stood up to his idea.

Many plants remain dormant in winter. Her feelings were dormant but easily awakened

The crisis triggered off a lot of political changes, This song always triggers my emotions

the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US. This flight originated at Los Angeles airport and is continuing to Boston. Originate at This flight originated at Los Angeles airport and is continuing to Boston and then Madrid.

This project is doomed to failure. They are doomed to repeat the same mistakes. Unless there are radical changes, the country will be doomed to years of economic stagnation.

The quarterly sales figures have surpassed everyone's expectations. Her beauty surpassed that of all other women. The company's profits are expected to surpass last year's record.

This book is an indispensable resource for researchers. None of our players is indispensable. His long experience at the United Nations makes him indispensable to the talks.

Her movements were rather clumsy. That's the third glass you've smashed this week - you're so clumsy!

With her beauty and charm, she captivated everybody. Her singing captivated audiences everywhere.

New York's power derives from being the nation's financial powerhouse. The word "algorithm" was derived from his name. Our estimate is derived from the available information. His political strength had always derived from his control of the organization.

She undertook the difficult task of reorganizing the company. This is one of the largest aid projects ever undertaken.

budget/financial constraints This growth in revenue may soften the government's budget constraints place/put a constraint on sth. big/major/serious constraint. among those conditions was a five-year time constraint.