to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
harming one's image; worsening of one's image
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to jump at; to be attracted by
matter of time; question of time
to be prolonged; to drag on
intellectual property rights
restitution; damages; indemnity; compensation
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
chance (of success); odds
income; receipts; revenue
true state; actual condition; reality
bright sunshine; broad daylight
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
don't you think?; indicates question
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize