Afternoon Alignment Meeting

Entry admission to the river conference was free. Jon said, 'Taking part here is a huge advantage.' An elder shared her affection for the water. They reviewed the aftermath of past floods. In the afternoon doctors discussed the river's health. Afterward they headed outside to calibrate sensors. Everyone signed an effective agreement. Volunteers checked work alignment. One firm that had allegedly polluted the river offered explanations. The fund granted a modest allowance to volunteers. Children stood alongside the river singing. The health team stationed an ambulance nearby. A small amendment was added to the plan. An anonymous donor quietly contributed. A factory owner came to apologize for waste. The new display looked very appealing. Many applicants submitted river projects. The committee said no arbitrary decisions would stand. Everyone's assertion of the river's value matched. All gave their assurance to restore the river.

Afternoon Alignment Meeting
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The process or fact of being allowed to enter a place or join an organization.
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The admission fee to the museum is five dollars.

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free admission

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Entry without cost.
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entry, access, acceptance, enrollment
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exclusion, denial, rejection
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admission fee, admission test, admission process, admission ticket
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noun
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a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
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Having strong communication skills is a great advantage in business.

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take advantage of

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to make good use of something
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benefit, edge, asset, gain, upper hand
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disadvantage, drawback, handicap
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competitive advantage, great advantage, take advantage, clear advantage
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❤️
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a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
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She showed great affection for her younger brother.

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public display of affection

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an act of showing love or fondness openly in public
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fondness, love, tenderness, warmth, attachment
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hatred, dislike, indifference
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deep affection, show affection, affection for, affection toward
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the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
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The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

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consequence, result, outcome, repercussion
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cause, origin
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aftermath of disaster, in the aftermath, deal with the aftermath
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The part of the day between noon and evening.
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We met in the afternoon for coffee.

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Good afternoon

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A polite greeting used in the afternoon.
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midday, daytime, p.m., after lunch
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morning, evening
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in the afternoon, sunny afternoon, afternoon tea, afternoon meeting
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/ˈæftərwərd/
adverb
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at a later time; subsequently
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We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

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later, subsequently, thereafter, next, then
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before, earlier, previously
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soon afterward, shortly afterward, day afterward
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A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties.
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They signed an agreement to work together.

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gentlemen's agreement

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An informal and non-binding agreement based on trust.
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contract, pact, deal, settlement, accord
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disagreement, conflict, dispute
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reach an agreement, sign an agreement, mutual agreement, agreement between
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/əˈlaɪnmənt/
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arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
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The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

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arrangement, positioning, coordination, alignment
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misalignment, disorder
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alignment of forces, proper alignment, alignment with goals
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🕵️‍♂️
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used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
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He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

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reportedly, supposedly, apparently, seemingly
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undoubtedly, certainly
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allegedly involved, allegedly responsible, allegedly stolen, allegedly committed
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💰
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a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
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Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

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stipend, payment, allocation, quota
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prohibition, ban, restriction
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monthly allowance, pocket allowance, travel allowance
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beside; next to; together with
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She walked alongside her friend through the park.

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beside, next to, together with, parallel to
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apart, separately, away from
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work alongside, stand alongside, run alongside, walk alongside
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A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
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The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.

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emergency vehicle, rescue van, paramedic vehicle
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none, null
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call an ambulance, ambulance service, ambulance siren, ambulance driver
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a change or addition designed to improve a text, law, or document
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The government proposed an amendment to the constitution.

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make an amendment

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to officially change or correct a document or law
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change, revision, modification, correction, adjustment
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preservation, retention
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constitutional amendment, proposed amendment, make an amendment, amendment bill
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without a name; not identified by name
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The donation was made by an anonymous benefactor.

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anonymous tip

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information given without revealing the identity of the informant
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nameless, unidentified, unknown, incognito
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named, identified
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anonymous source, anonymous donor, remain anonymous, anonymous letter
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apologized
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apologized
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apologizes
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apologizing
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to say sorry for something wrong you have done
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He apologized for being late to the meeting.

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apologize sincerely

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to express genuine regret for a mistake or wrongdoing
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regret, repent, ask forgiveness, express remorse
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accuse, blame, deny
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apologize for mistake, apologize sincerely, apologize publicly
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adjective
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attractive; interesting; pleasing
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The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

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attractive, charming, alluring, enticing
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repulsive, unattractive, disgusting
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appealing idea, appealing offer, visually appealing
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a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
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The applicant was interviewed for the position.

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candidate, contender, petitioner, seeker
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employer, recruiter
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job applicant, applicant form, qualified applicant
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🎲
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adjective
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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
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The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

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random, capricious, whimsical, subjective, inconsistent
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rational, logical, systematic
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arbitrary decision, arbitrary rule, arbitrary action
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a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
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Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

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declaration, statement, claim, affirmation
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denial, rejection, doubt
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strong assertion, make an assertion, assertion of rights
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A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a guarantee.
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She gave her assurance that the project would be completed on time.

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rest assured

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be certain and without worry
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guarantee, promise, pledge, confidence
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doubt, uncertainty
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give assurance, seek assurance, assurance of safety
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