island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
stewardess; (female) flight attendant
(on) land; ground; shore; track-and-field events
marathon; long-distance race
corporate (e.g. sports team); business organization; business corporation
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
by-product; spin-off; outgrowth; side effect
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
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around the world; throughout the world
to go wrong; to turn for the worse
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
irony of fate; twist of fate
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
material witness; suspect
offender; criminal; culprit
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
contradiction; inconsistency
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
period of time; time slot; time zone
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
fence; hedge; barrier; wall; railing