show tri·al

noun: show trial; plural noun: show trials

a judicial trial held in public with the intention of influencing or satisfying public opinion, rather than of ensuring justice.

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What does ground stop mean for flights?

A Ground Stop (GS) is a traffic management initiative (TMI) requiring aircraft that meet specific criteria to remain on the ground at their origination airport. The GS may be airport specific, related to a geographical area, or equipment related. Ground stops are considered to be the most restrictive of the TMIs.

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dic·ey

adjective

informal

adjective: dicey; comparative adjective: dicier; superlative adjective: diciest

unpredictable and potentially dangerous.

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hopscotch

skip from place to place; move erratically.

"the blackouts hopscotched around eight Western states"

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Vape cartridges

Vape cartridges are small containers, outfitted with a heating element and a mouthpiece, filled with cannabis concentrate. The extract inside contains much higher levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) than ground flower, so you'll likely need to consume less for your desired effect.

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hardened

There is a term that is used to describe the “stubborn” criminals that continue to break the law.

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in the line of duty

phrase of line

while one is working (used mainly of police officers, firefighters, or soldiers).

"an inspector's funeral is given only for those killed in the line of duty"

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police dog

A police dog, also known as K-9 or K9 (a homophone of canine), is a dog specifically trained to assist members of law enforcement. Dogs have been used in law enforcement since the Middle Ages.

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on the books

phrase of book

contained in a book of laws or records.

"discriminatory laws still on the books"

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What does thrash mean slang?

Thrash – to make move violently; beat, to defeat overwhelmingly; to toss about violently; flinging arms and legs.

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A hot button

A hot button is a subject or problem that people have very strong feelings about. Abortion is still one of the hot button issues of U.S. life.

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“concealed weapons permit”

A “concealed weapons permit” is a permit that people are issued that allows them to carry a concealed weapon. Without such a permit, the carrying of a concealed weapon is illegal in most states – unless the individual works in law enforcement.

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spin

Spin means to play a record as in “spin a record” like a DJ or to come around the block or an area and shoot.

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