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The Inventor Who Changed Mining

Hasan was an engineer who worked in the mining industry. His passion was to invent new technology that would keep workers safe. Mining was a dangerous profession, and companies were liable for accidents. Hasan decided to create a mobile device that would detect gas leaks. For his invention, he applied for a patent. Initially, many muttered that it was impractical, but Hasan was determined. One day a big company offered a merger, but Hasan refused because he wanted to insure that his vision remained intact. A manual for his device was simple, and workers could pick up easily. In the latter months, an accident was avoided because of his device. A pirate mining company tried to copy his design, but the patent protected him. Hasan occupied a small office, where he ran his lab through an outlet. A funny moment was when during lunch, he mistakenly peeled a potato next to experimental powder. His lab was not fancy, but his dedication was unlike any other. Some corrupt people tried to kidnap his prototype, and even showed a pistol to threaten. But Hasan reported to the police, and they were quick to respond. Criminals couldn't invade his workshop. His invention lingered in the industry, and slowly all companies adopted it. Hasan's courage and plunge into unknown territory proved that innovation can save lives.

Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#0 🛡️ ••••••	insure /ɪnˈʃʊr/ verb ••••••	••••••	insured ••••••	insured ••••••	insures ••••••	insuring ••••••	to arrange for compensation in case of loss or damage, typically by taking out insurance ••••••	You should insure your car against theft or accidents. ••••••	insure against loss ••••••	to protect oneself financially from possible loss ••••••	cover, protect, guarantee, secure, safeguard ••••••	risk, endanger, expose ••••••	insure property, insure car, insure against damage, fully insured ••••••
#0 ⚔️ ••••••	invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	invaded ••••••	invaded ••••••	invades ••••••	invading ••••••	to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy ••••••	The army invaded the neighboring country. ••••••	invade someone's privacy ••••••	to intrude into someone's personal life ••••••	attack, conquer, occupy, overrun, intrude ••••••	withdraw, retreat, leave ••••••	invade territory, invade privacy, invaded country, invading force ••••••
#0 🕵️ ••••••	kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ verb ••••••	••••••	kidnapped ••••••	kidnapped ••••••	kidnaps ••••••	kidnapping ••••••	to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom ••••••	The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman. ••••••	kidnap for ransom ••••••	abduct someone in order to demand money ••••••	abduct, seize, snatch, capture ••••••	release, free, liberate ••••••	kidnap victim, kidnap attempt, kidnap for ransom ••••••
#0 ➡️ ••••••	latter /ˈlætər/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the second of two people or things mentioned ••••••	Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	second, last-mentioned, concluding, final ••••••	former, first ••••••	the latter case, in the latter part, the latter option ••••••
#0 📜 ••••••	liable /ˈlaɪəbl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	legally responsible or likely to be affected by something ••••••	He is liable to pay damages for the accident. ••••••	liable to ••••••	likely to experience or suffer from something ••••••	responsible, accountable, answerable, bound ••••••	immune, exempt ••••••	liable for, liable to, held liable, liable party ••••••
#0 ⏳ ••••••	linger /ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/ verb ••••••	••••••	lingered ••••••	lingered ••••••	lingers ••••••	lingering ••••••	To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave. ••••••	The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen. ••••••	linger on ••••••	To remain for a long time, especially longer than expected. ••••••	remain, stay, persist, wait, dawdle ••••••	leave, depart, vanish ••••••	linger on, linger around, linger in memory, linger over ••••••
#0 📘 ••••••	manual /ˈmænjuəl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a handbook or guide that provides instructions on how to do or operate something ••••••	You should read the user manual before setting up the device. ••••••	manual labor ••••••	physical work done by hand rather than by machines ••••••	handbook, guidebook, instruction book, reference, documentation ••••••	automatic, digital ••••••	user manual, training manual, instruction manual, manual labor ••••••
#0 🔗 ••••••	merger /ˈmɜːrdʒər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The combination of two or more companies into a single entity. ••••••	The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region. ••••••	merger and acquisition ••••••	Business processes of combining or buying companies. ••••••	amalgamation, union, consolidation, fusion, integration ••••••	division, separation, split ••••••	merger agreement, corporate merger, merger deal, merger talks ••••••
#0 ⛏️ ••••••	mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth ••••••	Mining in this area has increased in recent years. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	excavation, extraction, digging ••••••	- ••••••	mining industry, mining company, gold mining ••••••
#0 📱 ••••••	mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices. ••••••	She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently. ••••••	mobile phone ••••••	A portable telephone that can be used anywhere. ••••••	portable, movable, flexible, transportable ••••••	immobile, fixed, stationary ••••••	mobile device, mobile phone, mobile app, mobile lifestyle ••••••
#0 🤐 ••••••	mutter /ˈmʌtər/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	muttered ••••••	muttered ••••••	mutters ••••••	muttering ••••••	to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation ••••••	He muttered something under his breath as he walked away. ••••••	mutter under one's breath ••••••	to say something quietly so that others cannot clearly hear, often expressing annoyance ••••••	murmur, whisper, mumble, grumble, complain ••••••	shout, yell, proclaim ••••••	mutter quietly, mutter something, mutter under breath, mutter angrily ••••••
#0 🏠 ••••••	occupy /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ verb ••••••	••••••	occupied ••••••	occupied ••••••	occupies ••••••	occupying ••••••	to take up space or time; to live or work in a place ••••••	The new family will occupy the house next month. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	inhabit, reside, fill, take up ••••••	vacate, leave, abandon, evacuate ••••••	occupy space, occupy time, occupy position, occupy territory ••••••
#0 🔌 ••••••	outlet /ˈaʊtlet/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed ••••••	Art is a great outlet for emotions. ••••••	power outlet ••••••	a socket that provides electrical power ••••••	vent, escape, channel, release, store ••••••	inlet, blockage ••••••	shopping outlet, outlet store, emotional outlet, power outlet ••••••
#0 📜 ••••••	patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/ noun, verb, adjective ••••••	- ••••••	patented ••••••	patented ••••••	patents ••••••	patenting ••••••	a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights ••••••	He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied. ••••••	patent pending ••••••	a phrase indicating that a patent application has been filed but not yet granted ••••••	copyright, license, privilege, protection ••••••	infringement, imitation ••••••	patent law, file a patent, patent rights, patent office ••••••
#0 🚚 ••••••	pickup /ˈpɪkʌp/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something ••••••	The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods. ••••••	pickup line ••••••	a phrase used to start a conversation with someone you are attracted to ••••••	collection, truck, improvement, gathering ••••••	drop-off, decline ••••••	pickup truck, pickup service, pickup point, pickup line ••••••
#0 🏴‍☠️ ••••••	pirate /ˈpaɪrət/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who illegally copies or uses another's work ••••••	The pirate captured the merchant ship and stole its treasure. ••••••	software pirate ••••••	someone who illegally copies software ••••••	buccaneer, corsair, marauder, raider ••••••	law-abiding, honest ••••••	sea pirate, software pirate, notorious pirate ••••••
#0 🔫 ••••••	pistol /ˈpɪstl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a small handheld gun designed to be fired with one hand ••••••	The officer drew his pistol when he saw the suspect. ••••••	smoking gun ••••••	clear evidence of guilt ••••••	handgun, revolver, firearm, weapon ••••••	peace, safety ••••••	loaded pistol, fire pistol, carry pistol, draw pistol ••••••
#0 🏊 ••••••	plunge /plʌndʒ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	plunged ••••••	plunged ••••••	plunges ••••••	plunging ••••••	to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply ••••••	She plunged into the swimming pool. ••••••	take the plunge ••••••	to decide to do something important or risky ••••••	dive, jump, fall, descend ••••••	rise, ascend, climb ••••••	plunge into, plunge headfirst, market plunge ••••••
#0 🥔 ••••••	potato /pəˈteɪtoʊ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a starchy plant tuber that is a staple food around the world ••••••	We had mashed potato with our dinner. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	spud, tuber, yam ••••••	none ••••••	boiled potato, baked potato, mashed potato, potato salad ••••••
#0 🌾 ••••••	powder /ˈpaʊdər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles ••••••	She sprinkled some powder on the cake. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	dust, flour, granules, particles ••••••	liquid, solid ••••••	baby powder, face powder, baking powder, talcum powder ••••••

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