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prediction –n. an idea of what might happen in the future
pursue –v. to seek, to continue an effort
sanctions –n. measures against a country meant to cause it to obey international law usually by limiting trade
de facto –expression (foreign) something that exists but is not officially recognized
forecast –n. a report on what someone thinks will happen in the future
sovereign –adj. having the right and power to govern itself
