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a defendant
The defendant's lawyer cross-examined the witness.
counter-argument
misleading
The article contained misleading information.
a scam
He fell for a scam and lost all his savings.
unreasonable
She made an unreasonable demand.
to take seriously
I hope you take this job opportunity seriously, as it could be a great career move for you.
an accusation
She denied the accusation that she had cheated on the test.
to offend
I didn't mean to offend anyone with my actions.
mayor
The mayor is responsible for making sure the city's streets are clean.
a fine
He was caught speeding and had to pay a fine of $100.
clues
She left some clues behind.
to put an end to
I'm going to put an end to this argument once and for all.
new laws passed
If he gets elected, we'll see many new laws passed
obligations
He felt an obligation to help his friend in need.
a lawsuit
The company is facing a lawsuit from a former employee.
merits
She was awarded the prize for her merits in the field of science.
a flaw
Her argument had a major flaw that undermined her entire case.
peculiar circumstances
In many other states, the story was the same depending on the peculiar circumstances of the area.
disguise
The spy disguised himself as a waiter to gather information.
crucial piece of evidence
crucial clue
be on probation
She is on probation at her new job to see if she can meet the company's expectations.
gun go off
get suspended
The athlete got suspended from the team for using performance-enhancing drugs.
something seems off
a governor
The governor of California is Gavin Newsom.
disinterested
The judge was disinterested in the outcome of the case, and made a fair ruling.
solemnly
The judge solemnly declared the court in session.
vigorously
He vigorously defended his position.
disbelief
Her story was so unbelievable that I was left in disbelief.
in disbelief
Don Juan shook his head in disbelief and walked out of the house.
to reveal
The investigation revealed new evidence in the case.
The final episode of the TV show had a big reveal that shocked the audience.
a scam artist
Sounds like a scam artist to me.
to claim
I claim this land as my own.
controversial
The controversial decision to close the local hospital has sparked protests.
pass the bill
The House is expected to pass the bill swiftly.
not justified
Her fear of flying is not justified since she has never had a bad experience.
undue influence
The lawyer argued that the contract was signed under undue influence from the family member.
The judge ruled
The judge ruled that the evidence was not sufficient to continue the trial.
unjust
The company's policy of paying women less than men for the same job is unjust.
lawful
The police officer made sure that the arrest was lawful.
be involved in the accident
Several cars were involved in the accident during the storm.
suspicious
She gave him a suspicious look when he told her the story.
nationwide
The new law will be implemented nationwide next year.
whereas
She loves to play soccer, whereas her brother prefers basketball.
a close debate
During the meeting, there was a close debate on the new project proposal.
alibi
He had a solid alibi for the night of the crime.
behind bars
The thief was caught and is now behind bars.
community service
The local government organized a community service day to clean up the neighborhood.
probation
He was placed on probation after his first offense, meaning he had to follow certain rules.
jury
The jury listened carefully to all the evidence presented in the trial.
to argue
She argued that we should start the project now.
accusation
She denied the accusation that she had taken the money.
sentence
unfair question
She felt it was an unfair question to ask about her personal life in front of everyone.
fall for a scam
Many people fall for a scam when they receive fake emails asking for personal information.
deceived
She felt hurt because she had been deceived by her best friend.
dishonest comment
The politician was criticized for his dishonest comments during the debate.
specifically
She is interested in art, specifically modern art.
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