reduction by half; halving
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to live; to make a living; to get on with
general; popular; common; typical
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
discovery; detection; finding
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
pride; boast; credit (to)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
number of copies; circulation
criticism; critique; review; commentary
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
reaching; attaining; arrival
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over