While there were a few reports of ruling party supporters trying to subvert the election process, the elections were declared free and fair by international observers.
Protests and lawsuits by environmental groups ( ) the chemical company's efforts to build a factory near the river. The company is now searching for another location.
A:This article says the government needs to increase taxes to boost the health system. Do you think that would help?
B:Yes, but taxpayers already complain about how much they pay. Getting them to support increased taxes would be quite a ( ) .
For years, human rights activities have ( ) the government to change its laws on the rights of political prisoners, but their demands have had no impact.
When the company dismissed Paul, it said that he had ( ) the details of his resume by including qualifications and work experience that he didn't have.
For years, human rights activities have implored the government to change its laws on the rights of political prisoners, but their demands have had no impact.
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The students implored the teachers to make the examination easier.
生徒たちは先生に試験をもっとやさしくしてほしいと懇願した。
Professor Friedman's drug experiments have been widely criticized because other scientists have been unable to ( ) the procedures and get the same results.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the country's independence, the government has granted a general ( ) to hundreds of political prisoners. They will be freed next week.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the country's independence, the government has granted a general amnesty to hundreds of political prisoners. They will be freed next week.
A:How's our new automated delivery system working out?
B:Smith Corporation received the first ( ) of goods on time this morning, so it's looking very positive.
People in major cities are prospering from the country's economic success, but in sharp contrast, many people in rural areas still live in ( ) poverty.