Migrants

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if a boat ... s, or if you ... it, it turns over in the water
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capsize
drawn drawn
Hundreds of migrants are feared drowned off the coast of Libya after their boats capsized.
gradually increasing - often used about things that cause problems or trouble
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mounting
As their latest strategy towards Afghanistan...
the Americans are seeking new partner for a mounting crisis.
the act of moving an army, weapons etc away from the area where they were fighting
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withdrawal
British troops in southern Iraq are preparing for an official withdrawal.
the sport of jumping over a high bar using a long pole
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the pole vault
A French pole vaulter is said to do anything to find a new sponsor.
Pol. ponosić koszty
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incur costs
What do they expect in return?
What costs are the immigrants prepared to incur?
an event, especially one that is unusual, important, or violent
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incident
What are the two likely causes of the incidents?
consisting of people or things that are all of the same type
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homogeneous
Are the immigrants a homogeneous group or are they diversified?
a system or arrangement that exists to help you if you have serious problems or get into a difficult situation
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safety net
The welfare system was set up to provide a safety net for the poor.
someone who has been forced to leave their country, especially during a war, or for political or religious reasons
Pol. uciekinier
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refugee
Thousands of refugees fled across the border.
to leave somewhere very quickly, in order to escape from danger
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flee
Thousands of refugees fled across the border.
the area of land that includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
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the subcontinent
He has written a book about the history of railways in the subcontinent.

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