to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
cell; cell (in an organization, esp. a communist party)
development; exploitation
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
general; popular; common; typical
method of treatment; cure; remedy
as (for); for; in the capacity of
application; request; petition
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
political judgement; political decision
the concerned government agencies; the ministries and agencies that are relevant to the matter at hand; the relevant authorities
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
special measure; special measures
heart attack; myocardial infarction
too much; excessively; too
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
behind; in the rear; in back
exclusion; retraction; displacement
upper respiratory tract; upper airway
departure; leaving; going away; recession
sedative; tranquilizer; tranquiliser
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
height (of body); stature