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Sales have slumped this year. Profits slumped by over 50 per cent. Exhausted, he slumped down in his chair. She slumped to her knees.

A slump in profits. Housing sales are finally coming out of a three-month slump.

The driver was slumped exhausted over the wheel. There was a slumped figure in the chair.

Several windows had been smashed. The car smashed into a tree. They had smashed through a glass door to get in. He smashed the ball into the goal. She has smashed the world record. Police say they have smashed a major drugs ring.

The cup hit the floor with a smash. A car smash. He can hit a powerful overhead smash. Her latest chart smash.

They go out and get smashed four or five times a week.

We had a smashing time. You look smashing!

He signed the confession under duress. The promise was obtained by duress on the part of her husband.

We have a duty to uphold the law. The regime has been criticized for failing to uphold human rights. To uphold a conviction/an appeal/a complaint.

an upholder of traditional values

The child was lured into a car but managed to escape. Young people are lured to the city by the prospect of a job and money.

I was tempted by the dessert menu. Don't tempt thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible. How can we tempt young people into engineering? Nothing would tempt me to live here.

Few can resist the lure of adventure. She can’t resist the lure of the bright lights.

The police decided not to prosecute. James Spencer, prosecuting, claimed that the witness was lying. They had overwhelming public support to prosecute the war.

Marriage to a national gave automatic eligibility for citizenship. She assessed each of her students to determine their eligibility to take the higher exam. Despite his obvious eligibility, he hasn't had much luck with girlfriends.

Old working-class areas of the city are being gentrified. A gentrified Irish American.

I deeply resented her criticism. The children resented the new woman in their father’s life. He bitterly resents being treated like a child. She resented him making all the decisions.

To feel/harbour/bear resentment towards/against somebody. She could not conceal the deep resentment she felt at the way she had been treated.

The train derailed and plunged into the river. This latest incident could derail the peace process. It is claims of financial irregularities which could ultimately derail his campaign.

The derailment of a passenger train. The derailment of the peace process.

How can we most effectively pursue these aims? We intend to pursue this policy with determination. We have decided not to pursue the matter. He was still pursuing his studies. Police pursued the car at high speed. She is ruthless in pursuing her goals.

She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams. The pursuit of happiness. We drove away with two police cars in pursuit. Outdoor/leisure/artistic pursuits.

The July issue of ‘What Car?. The article appeared in issue 25. A special issue of stamps. I bought a set of the new stamps on the date of issue. The issue of a joint statement by the French and German foreign ministers. He died without issue.

They issued a joint statement denying the charges. To issue a licence/certificate/permit/ticket. We issue a monthly newsletter. They issued a special set of stamps to mark the occasion. To issue a writ against somebody.

Credit-card issuers. Share issuers.