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pandemic
Adjective
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If something is pandemic, it is spread over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population.
influenza
Noun
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A virus that causes fevers and sickness. Often called the flu.
The large number cases of influenza in the 1910s killed many.
contingency
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noun
(= eventuality)
a possible event or occurrence or result
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noun
the state of being contingent on something
support
Verb
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To keep something up; to be a base for something.
The four legs are supporting the table.
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To give someone food and other things the person needs.
She has money, so she can support her children.
support
Noun
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Support is something that keeps something up.
The posts in the house help support the roof.
team
Noun
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A team is a group of people who play or work together on the same side.
She is a member of the coaching team which led Great Britain to victory over Australia at last year's games.
The operation was performed by a medical team led by Dr. Wood.
team
Verb
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If you team two people, groups, or things, you group them to work together.
Five of London's finest hairdressers have teamed together and will be opening their new salon.