1.abandon-acceptable

[00:05.91] It was foolish to abandon the carefully laid plans that had helped her achieve her goals in the first place.

[00:11.15] The abandonment of the island followed nuclear tests in the area.

[00:16.15] The project is being held in abeyance until argeement is reached on funding it.

[00:20.92] Competitors must abide by the judge's decision.

[00:24.15] We won't be able to keep up this kind of effort much longer.

[00:28.16] A good leader has the ability to motivate people.

[00:31.66] You may have to pay taxes if you buy goods from abroad.

[00:35.41] He's currently abroad on business.

[00:38.16] The opposition party pledged to abrogate the law if they won the election.

[00:43.15] He called for renegotiation - but not abrogation - of the North American Free Trade Argeement.

[00:49.41] A new manager was appointed during her absense.

[00:53.53] Anna's been absent from work for four days with flu.

[00:57.02] Telecorp Holdings absorbed its Spanish subsidiary, Digital Corporation, into its Bristish headquarters.

[01:04.28] Reports confirmed the absorption of Kode into DCM.

[01:08.53] Abstracts should be submitted to the conference committee who will decide which papers to accept.

[01:14.27] The former president has been accused of corruption and abuse of power.

[01:19.03] He graciously acceded to our request.

[01:22.27] They use chemical treatments to accelerate the growth of crops.

[01:26.02] Your order has been accepted and will be processed within 48 hours.

[01:30.77] Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels.