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(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child

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playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together

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(a) little; somewhat; somehow

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ballot paper; voting paper

1

invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable

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running alone; running solo; having a large lead (over the others); being far ahead (of everyone else); having one's own way; ignoring others' opinions and acting as one wishes

1

second; number two; runner-up

1

fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry

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fiercely fought contest; close game (match, race, etc.); dead heat

1

to unfold; to unroll; to open

1

willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling

1

setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference

1

to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move

1

if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)

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(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially

3

in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once

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prejudice; bias; warped view; jealousy; inferiority complex

1

near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here

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(political) power; authority; influence

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abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess

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once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat

1

comet

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like; as

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to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)

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young and energetic; up-and-coming

1

centre of attention; center of attention

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timing

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to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

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impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)

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supporter; adherent; proponent; backer

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adding up; totalling; totaling

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number of votes (cast)

1

rebirth; new birth; nascent

1

fine split (e.g. in wood); hangnail

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before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously

1

to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come

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grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence

1

retirement

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in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious

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private; personal life; (one's) privacy

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after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to

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even though; despite; when

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tenacity; endurance

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fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)

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once more; again

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reforming; reuniting; getting back together (of a band, etc.)

1

health management; health maintenance; health care

1

influenza; flu

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inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit

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positive (result); positive (attitude); cheerful; optimistic

1