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Succour

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  • Comfort
  • Reassure
  • help given to someone, especially someone who is suffering or in need
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Energize

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  • Revitalize
  • Reinvigorate
  • Recharge
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Approbation

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  • Praise
  • Approval
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Impending doom

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Feelings of
- Trepidation
- Anxiety
- Uncertainty
- Self-doubt

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Subversion

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the act of overthrowing

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Beleaguered

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in a very difficult situation

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Onerous

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(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty

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Despondency

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the quality of being unhappy, with no hope or enthusiasm

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Transgression

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infringement or violation of a law

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Punitive

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inflicting or intended as punishment

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Recalcitrant

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline

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Intractable

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hard to control or deal with

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Assuage

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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Coerce

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persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats

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Latitude

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scope for freedom of action or thought

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Sacrosanct

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most sacred or holy : inviolable

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Colloquial

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(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

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Wealth accumulation/investment

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Grow their assets/save

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setting economic development in motion

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Stimulate economic growth for various industries

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Rite of passage

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Signals/indicates success

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Social grounding

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Stable/prudent

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Unlikely to resort to crimes

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refrain from committing misdeeds

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involved in civic engagements and community services

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active in grassroots activities/volunteering/endeavors to benefit/help other people

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Enhances their self worth

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Improves/augments their self-esteem/self respect

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Stress

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Pressure

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Drive

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Push

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latitude

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Freedom

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Monetize

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Sell

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Fund

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Pay for

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offset lost income

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Support themselves

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Contribute to patriotism

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promotes love for the country

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Stake

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vested interest

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take (someone) to task

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criticise/reprimand

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Failing (someone)

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wrongdoings/transgressions

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Kickstarts

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Propels

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Sorely needed

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Critical

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Reform

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Political change

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toe the ethical line

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made/persuade (someone) to adhere to expected moral standards

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Coerce

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Force/compel

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Human conditions

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Fair provision

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guilt-ridden desire

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advocacy/assuage our conscience

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Motivation

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Drive

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Lucrative

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Profitable

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Admonish

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Scold/reprimand/berate

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Prevalence

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Commonness

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Unprecedented

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Unparalled

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Plethora

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Abundance/surfeit

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Welcome (one)

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Admit (one)

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Community

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Midst

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Assuage

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Ease/Soothe/Relieve/Aleviate

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Foster (a sense of something)

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Contribute

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Acceptance and social cohesion

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Inclusivity

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Constructive

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Productive

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Activism

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Campaigning

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Victim

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Marginalized

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Deep

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Profound/Substantial

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Shallow

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Superficial/Unfruitful

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Oblivious

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Unaware of

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Meaningful rapport

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(friendly harmonious rls) intimate bonds/genuine affinity

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acquire unwelcoming habits

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develop undesirable/detrimental traits

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Answers

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Reply

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dumb down our communications

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intellectual content of our conversations is lowered/basic/superficial

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Contemplative

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Introspective/soul searching

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Create

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Stipulate/Establish

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Sacrosanct spaces

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Destinate/Demarcate places

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Listen attentively

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note key / significant details / information

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Productivity

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Efficiency

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Silver bullet

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Effective remedies

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Worthy of their attention

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Deserve their time

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Anxious

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Worried/Stressed

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Favoured

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Advantage

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Enthuses over(something)

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Zealous/Eager/Show more drive

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Ruminate on

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(think deeply about something)reflect/contemplate on/think carefully

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Intense

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Energetic/Vigorous

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Creative

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Innovative

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Insightful theories

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Profound/thought-provoking/enlightening frameworks/models

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Evident

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Clear/powerful

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Identify

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Characteristics that represent

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Integral part

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Essential/intrinsic aspect

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Cultural

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Traditions/heritage

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Soft power

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Global influence

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Looks to it for inspiration

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Epitome (embodiment) of creativity

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Acceptance

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Inclusion/affiliation

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Rebellion

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Dissent/revolt/protest

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Emancipation

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Assertiveness/self-esteem

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Liberation

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Freedom/liberty

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Persecution

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Maltreatment/oppression

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Assert their rights

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Reject discrimination/ostracism OR be equally/fairly treated

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Eloquently convey

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Effectively/clearly express

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Impending doom

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feelings of trepidation/anxiety/uncertainty/self doubt

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Admit

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Concede

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Realizations

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Insights

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Despondency

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Dejection

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Spread good cheer

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bring succour to/comfort/reassure

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Deluged

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Flooded with

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Pointing the way

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Aids/helps

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Refuge

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Sanctuary/safeguard

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Pushback against the notion

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rejection of the belief

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Achievements

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Produce tangible results

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Imagination is given free rein

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Unfettered play

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Awareness

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Hone their understanding

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Determination

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Tenacity/fortitude

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Evidence

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Displays

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Unexplored

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Uncharted

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Inadequacies

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Insufficiencies/shortfalls

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Rest on their laurels

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Satisfied with their achievements/not seek improvement

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Outpaces

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Surpasses/outstrips

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Breath of fresh air

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New/novel/exciting/innovative

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Admonish

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criticise/reprimand/rebuke

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Benefit

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Reward

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Venerated

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Adored/held in high self esteem/revered

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Judge

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Deem

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More likely

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Greater probability/higher prospect

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Manifest the affirmative traits

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Flourish/thrive/prosper

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Procreation

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Breed/have children/offspring/heirs

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Invest in

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Devote/expend/endow/spend on

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Psychological stress

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Socio-emotional health

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Hold sway

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Credibility/influence

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Venerated

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regard with great respect; revere

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Exigent

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Pressing/demanding

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Copacetic

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In excellent order

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Profligacy

A

reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources

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