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have something/someone in your sights
If you have someone in your sights, you are determined to catch, defeat, or overcome them.
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open one's heart
to begin to be generous and kind
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have a theory about something
If you have a theory about something, you have your own opinion about it which you cannot prove but which you think is true.
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affinity
a strong liking for or attraction to someone
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bail bond
A bail bond is a surety bond, which is posted by a bail bond company to the court as a guarantee for an arrestee's appearance at all court dates. The court will release an arrestee from detention upon posting of the bail bond.
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extended family
a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household.
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What is commitment to a mental institution?
Committed to a mental institution means a formal commitment of a person to a mental institution by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority. The term includes a commitment to a mental institution involuntarily either as an inpatient or outpatient.
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a far cry from
: very different from (something or someone)
The movie is a far cry from the book.
He's a far cry from the idealistic young writer he once was.
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What is a Level 1 trauma center?
Level I Trauma Center is a comprehensive regional resource that is a tertiary care facility central to the trauma system. A Level I Trauma Center is capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury – from prevention through rehabilitation.
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Pregnancy outcome
Pregnancy outcome is the final result of a fertilization event. Types of pregnancy outcomes include live birth (full term or preterm birth), stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, and induced abortion.
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information broker
An information broker, also known as a data broker, is an individual or company that specializes in collecting personal data or data about companies, mostly from public records but sometimes sourced privately, and selling or licensing such information to third parties for a variety of uses.
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What is the story of Odyssey?
The Odyssey is an epic poem in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The poem is the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who wanders for 10 years (although the action of the poem covers only the final six weeks) trying to get home after the Trojan War.
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wade into something
to become involved in a difficult situation, often without thinking about it carefully
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