full-throated

produced or expressed with the full power of the voice : loud and powerful

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the last word

the final or definitive pronouncement on or decision about a subject.

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reconnaissance

preliminary surveying or research.

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out of place

in a setting where one is or feels inappropriate or incongruous.

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weigh in on

To give one's opinion or analysis of something during a discussion.

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Why is the Alamo an important symbol?

For Texans, the Battle of the Alamo became an enduring symbol of their resistance to oppression and their struggle for independence, which they won later that year. The battle cry of “remember the Alamo” later became popular during the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848.

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enclave

a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.

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run away

win a competition or prize easily.

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rough and tumble

rough disorderly unrestrained fighting

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What does go to the wire mean?

To the last minute; to the very end.

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sign-off

the conclusion of a letter, broadcast, or other message.

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What does sellout mean in slang?

Informal. a person who betrays a cause, organization, or the like; traitor. Informal. a person who compromises his or her personal values, integrity, talent, or the like, for money or personal advancement.

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washed up

informal

(of a person) no longer effective or successful.

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antagonizer

noun. a person who antagonizes people, or provokes hostility

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embellish

make (a statement or story) more interesting or entertaining by adding extra details, especially ones that are not true.

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closed session

a meeting or a portion of a meeting closed to all but members

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service member

The term “service member” means a member of the “uniformed services,” consisting of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard), the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Services.

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What does it mean when someone comes forward?

If someone comes forward, they make themselves known and offer to help.

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shine a light

To "shine a light" is to metaphorically put the spotlight on an issue or subject so that others will notice it, pay more attention to it, and learn more about it.

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A food pantry

A food pantry is a distribution center where hungry families can receive food. Supplied with food from a food bank, pantries feed hundreds of people per week! Because every community is different, there are many different types of pantries.

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What is a hyperextended joint?

Hyperextension means that there's been excessive movement of a joint in one direction (straightening). In other words, the joint has been forced to move beyond its normal range of motion. When this happens, the tissues around the joint can become damaged.

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fail somebody

fail somebody to not do what someone has trusted you to do