to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
historic; historical; traditional
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
our country; our land; one's own country
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
good humour (humor); good mood
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
authority; power; influence
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
indulgence (esp. in the Catholic Church); excuse; justification; rationalization
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
rather; better; instead; if anything
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
duty; obligation; responsibility
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
himself; yourself; herself
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions