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Sugarcoat

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means to make something seem more pleasant or less severe than it actually is.

Ex: More often than not, mom sugarcoats her advice. She believes that her words can hurt anyone’s feelings

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trigger

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Hearing about projects led by women triggers inspiration and motivation within me.

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set out

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I have set out a plan to progressively achieve my goals, which will lead me to the life I aspire to

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outweigh

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My career concerns outweighed the positive experiences with my boyfriend, leading to our breakup

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shift

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I have shifted my daily routine towards a more balanced structure that indeed includes my professional goals without leaving behind my health goals

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