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Word

marches

Phoneticsmarch·es

US/ˈmɑɹtʃɪz/

UK/mˈɑːtʃɪz/

Definition

n. the areas of land near the border between two countries, especially in British history.

n. territories lying along a border; specifically used in a British historical context to refer to the English-Welsh or English-Scottish borderlands.

Examples

“The city saw several peaceful marches last weekend.”

“Thousands of citizens joined the marches through the capital to demand better environmental protections and cleaner air.”

“Historians often analyze how these coordinated marches served as a catalyst for legislative change by making public dissent visible to those in power.”

Examples

simple

“The city saw several peaceful marches last weekend.”

contextual

“Thousands of citizens joined the marches through the capital to demand better environmental protections and cleaner air.”

complex

“Historians often analyze how these coordinated marches served as a catalyst for legislative change by making public dissent visible to those in power.”

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B1 · Intermediate
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