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to crop dust
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to crop dust

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this term typically means...

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to grow into
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to grow into

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

National Day For Truth And Reconciliation

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Holidays in Canada are not always celebratory; for example, September 30th: National Day For Truth And Reconciliation. This holiday is...

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Song: “Stick Season”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Stick Season”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Stick Season” by Noah Kahan is a rhythmic indie/folk song that has...

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fall
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

fall

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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