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Nov 2024
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Will Iran Assassinate Trump? Learn 25+ P...

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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for the IELTS or TOEFL at the same time, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about how the country of Iran is trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, how to use some swear words, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. Iran’s Plot to Kill Trump 1. Disclosed: To make known or reveal information. • : The police disclosed details about the investigation. 2. Murder for hire: A crime where someone pays another person to kill someone. • : The criminal was arrested for planning a murder for hire. 3. DOJ (Department of Justice): The U.S. government department responsible for enforcing the law. • : The DOJ announced new measures to fight crime. 4. Federal custody: Being held by the national government, usually in jail. • : The suspect is in federal custody awaiting trial. 5. Deter: To discourage or prevent someone from doing something. • : Tough laws are in place to deter illegal activities. His fear of heights deters him from going skydiving. 6. Chief of Staff: An important official who manages who can see the president. • : The President’s Chief of Staff organizes daily meetings. President Joe Biden’s Chief of Staff is Jeff Zients. 7. Susie Wiles: She was in charge of Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and was chosen as his Chief of Staff. • : Susie Wiles will help lead the new administration. 8. Assemble: To gather people or things together. • : The team will assemble at 9 AM for the meeting. The phrasal verb, put together, is often used in place of assemble. 9. Scheme: A secret plan, often dishonest, to achieve something. • : The authorities uncovered a scheme to commit fraud. 10. Iranian Revolutionary Guard: A branch of Iran’s military established to protect the country’s Islamic system. • : The Revolutionary Guard was involved in recent military exercises. 11. Based: Located or operating from a specific place. • : The company is based in New York City. 12. At large: Not captured; free. • : The suspect is still at large. Two of the three suspects have been captured. One is still at large. 14. Acquired: Obtained or gained possession of something. • : She acquired a new skill during the course. 15. Mar-a-Lago: A resort in Florida owned by Donald Trump. • : The event was held at Mar-a-Lago. 16. Stay in the background: To remain unnoticed or not take an important role. • : He prefers to stay in the background during meetings. 17. Jockey: To compete or struggle for an advantage or position. • : Several candidates are jockeying for the top job. 18. Presidential cabinet: A group of advisors, or helpers, chosen by the President to lead important government departments. • : The President announced his new cabinet members. 19. Secretary of State: The U.S. official responsible for foreign affairs. • : The Secretary of State met with international leaders. 20. Treasury Secretary: The U.S. official responsible for the country’s money matters. • : The Treasury Secretary discussed the new budget plan for the upcoming year.

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