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The Coach Who Built a Championship Team

Coach Salim was a football coach who was working with a struggling team. Players were demoralized, and many thought that playoffs were impossible. But Salim was determined. His supreme confidence inspired the team. In the first practice session, players stumbled frequently, but Salim remained patient. He said that mistakes were a testing ground for improvement. His training methods were tough but effective. Players had to run through difficult terrain to build stamina. One day a player mentioned that he felt terrified by competition. Salim reassured him, saying that fear was natural. In his team meetings, he would testify to their potential. A funny moment was when the weather was cold, and players wore sweaters over their t-shirts, making them look bulky. Salim laughed and said, "We look like a surplus army!" During games, opponents tried to terrify Salim's team, but they held on tightly to their training. A key player was suspended for a red card, and the team had to play short. Salim advised that this was a symptom of pressure, not weakness. Players learned to swallow their pride and work as a unit. Thereby, they developed true teamwork. The stadium's texture - rough grass, uneven patches - was challenging, but Salim taught them to adapt. Some people suspected that the team's improvement was temporary. One critic thought it was just luck. But Salim's methodical approach proved them wrong. A tragic moment was when a former player attempted suicide due to depression, and Salim organized mental health sessions. He ensured that no one smoked tobacco or had harmful habits. The team went on to win the championship, proving that with proper coaching and mental preparation, anything was possible.

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

#0 🤦 ••••••	stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	stumbled ••••••	stumbled ••••••	stumbles ••••••	stumbling ••••••	to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter ••••••	He stumbled on the uneven pavement. ••••••	stumble upon ••••••	to find something by chance ••••••	trip, falter, slip, blunder, hesitate ••••••	balance, steady, recover ••••••	stumble upon, stumble over, stumble badly, stumble into ••••••
#0 ⚠️ ••••••	Suicide /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the act of intentionally killing oneself ••••••	Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	self-destruction, self-harm ••••••	survival, life preservation ••••••	commit suicide, suicide prevention, suicide rate ••••••
#0 👑 ••••••	Supreme /suːˈpriːm/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important ••••••	The Supreme Court made the final decision. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	highest, ultimate, paramount, top ••••••	lowest, inferior, subordinate, minor ••••••	supreme court, supreme authority, supreme power ••••••
#0 📈 ••••••	surplus /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An amount that is more than what is needed. ••••••	The country has a surplus of food this year. ••••••	trade surplus ••••••	The amount by which a country's exports exceed its imports. ••••••	excess, extra, oversupply, remainder, overflow ••••••	shortage, deficit, lack ••••••	budget surplus, surplus goods, surplus food, surplus production ••••••
#0 🕵️ ••••••	suspect /səˈspɛkt/ (noun, adj) \| /səˈspɛkt/ (verb) verb, noun, adjective ••••••	••••••	suspected ••••••	suspected ••••••	suspects ••••••	suspecting ••••••	To believe something to be true, likely, or guilty without certain proof. ••••••	The police suspect him of stealing the car. ••••••	usual suspect ••••••	a person frequently suspected of wrongdoing ••••••	doubt, assume, suppose, accuse ••••••	trust, believe, absolve ••••••	suspect someone, prime suspect, suspect in a crime ••••••
#0 ⏸️ ••••••	suspend /səˈspɛnd/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	suspended ••••••	suspended ••••••	suspends ••••••	suspending ••••••	To temporarily stop something from being active or valid. ••••••	The company decided to suspend his membership. ••••••	suspend disbelief ••••••	to willingly accept something unrealistic for the sake of enjoyment ••••••	halt, delay, interrupt, pause ••••••	continue, resume, proceed ••••••	suspend activities, suspend operations, suspend from work ••••••
#0 🫗 ••••••	swallow /ˈswɒloʊ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	swallowed ••••••	swallowed ••••••	swallows ••••••	swallowing ••••••	to make food or drink go down your throat into your stomach ••••••	He swallowed the pill with a glass of water. ••••••	swallow one's pride ••••••	to do something that is humiliating or embarrassing but necessary ••••••	gulp, ingest, consume, devour, absorb ••••••	spit, vomit, reject ••••••	swallow food, swallow hard, swallow a pill, swallow the truth ••••••
#0 🧶 ••••••	sweater /ˈswɛtər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body ••••••	She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	jumper, pullover, cardigan, hoodie, sweatshirt ••••••	shirt, blouse, jacket ••••••	wool sweater, knitted sweater, wear a sweater, red sweater ••••••
#0 🤒 ••••••	symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness ••••••	Fever is a common symptom of the flu. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	sign, indication, manifestation, mark ••••••	health, wellness ••••••	symptom of illness, common symptom, early symptom ••••••
#0 👕 ••••••	t-shirt /ˈtiː ʃɜːt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a casual short-sleeved cotton shirt with no collar ••••••	He wore a white t-shirt and jeans to the party. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	tee, top, shirt, jersey, garment ••••••	jacket, sweater ••••••	white t-shirt, printed t-shirt, cotton t-shirt, wear a t-shirt ••••••
#0 🌄 ••••••	terrain /təˈreɪn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features ••••••	The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission. ••••••	mountainous terrain ••••••	landscape full of mountains or steep slopes ••••••	land, ground, landscape, topography, area ••••••	sea, sky ••••••	rocky terrain, flat terrain, desert terrain, rugged terrain ••••••
#0 😱 ••••••	terrify /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	terrified ••••••	terrified ••••••	terrifies ••••••	terrifying ••••••	To cause someone to feel extreme fear. ••••••	The loud thunder terrified the children. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	frighten, scare, alarm, startle, petrify ••••••	comfort, reassure, calm ••••••	terrify someone, absolutely terrify, terrify the crowd ••••••
#0 📝 ••••••	testify /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	testified ••••••	testified ••••••	testifies ••••••	testifying ••••••	to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence ••••••	She was called to testify in court about the accident. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	witness, declare, confirm, affirm ••••••	deny, oppose ••••••	testify in court, testify under oath, testify as a witness ••••••
#0 🔬 ••••••	testing /ˈtɛstɪŋ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out ••••••	The testing of the new software is still ongoing. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	examination, assessment, trial, evaluation ••••••	failure, rejection ••••••	testing phase, software testing, testing process, performance testing ••••••
#0 🧵 ••••••	texture /ˈtɛkstʃər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance ••••••	The fabric has a soft and smooth texture. ••••••	rough texture ••••••	a coarse or uneven surface feel ••••••	surface, feel, grain, structure, consistency ••••••	smoothness, flatness ••••••	soft texture, rough texture, fabric texture, skin texture ••••••
#0 ➡️ ••••••	Thereby /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	as a result of that; by that means ••••••	He worked hard and thereby achieved success. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	thus, consequently, therefore, hence ••••••	nevertheless, however, nonetheless ••••••	thereby achieving, thereby creating, thereby ensuring ••••••
#0 💭 ••••••	thought /θɔːt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something ••••••	She had a sudden thought about the future. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	idea, notion, belief, concept ••••••	ignorance, uncertainty ••••••	deep thought, quick thought, passing thought ••••••
#0 ➡️ ••••••	through /θruː/ preposition ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	moving in one side and out the other side of something ••••••	The train passed through the tunnel. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	across, past, beyond, into ••••••	none ••••••	go through, pass through, walk through ••••••
#0 🤏 ••••••	Tightly /ˈtaɪtli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a tight manner; firmly; securely ••••••	Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	firmly, securely, closely, strongly ••••••	loosely, weakly, gently, lightly ••••••	hold tightly, grip tightly, packed tightly ••••••
#0 🚬 ••••••	tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars ••••••	He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	cigarettes, cigars, nicotine ••••••	none ••••••	tobacco leaves, tobacco smoke, chewing tobacco ••••••

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