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female announcer; woman who makes public announcements (e.g. from an election campaign truck)

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to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of

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to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)

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election day

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Qing dynasty (of China; 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty

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salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold

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professional sumo wrestling

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to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty

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(rubbing) salt in the wound

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to cover (with); to smear; to sprinkle

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not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore

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fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely

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gymnasium

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auditorium; lecture hall

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speech meeting; assembly to hear a speech

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(about) middle; midway

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campaign speech (endorsing a candidate); speech in support of a candidate

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story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial

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leavings; leftovers

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traditional Kyoto-style confectionery (often used in tea ceremony)

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credit union

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rapids

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straining; tensing up; trying too hard; overexertion; bravado; showing off

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audience; congregation

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attendance (at a meeting)

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to suit the convenience of; to accommodate

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three highest ranks (wrestling, unions, etc.); three parts; three divisions

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visit for no reason; going on a fool's errand

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anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation

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spy; secret agent; shill; stealth advertiser

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to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship

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yourself; himself; herself

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health problem; health issue

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the last stage

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virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith

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already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast

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longest; oldest

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dependent on luck; matter of luck

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cutter; cutting tool; box cutter; utility knife; (tailor's) cutter; cutter (boat)

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to revive; to resurrect; to resuscitate

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to grow together; to join together (in doing something)

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counting ballots; tally (of votes)

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percentage of votes counted so far

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being projected to win; being certain to be elected; being sure of being elected

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projected to win; sure to be elected; home free

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second place

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nashi (esp. Pyrus pyrifolia); Japanese pear; Asian pear

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interruption; interference; butting in

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fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge

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Hiyo

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