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projected · override

· 0:35 · With Emma

Learn “projected”, “override” in slow English. From: Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress in major setback for Trump.

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Vocabulary in this episode
bulletin

Hear words from the bulletin about Democrats’ control of Congress.

A bulletin is a short news report.

control of Congress

Hear words from the bulletin about Democrats’ control of Congress.

This means having the power to lead Congress and decide what it does.

projected

You heard “projected” in the news.

Here, “projected” means expected based on current information.

projected

For example: The projected cost of the repair is lower than expected.

The “projected cost” is the cost people currently expect.

override

You heard “override” in the news.

Here, it means to reject a president’s veto with enough votes in Congress.

override

For example: The council voted to override the mayor’s veto.

Here, “override” means to reject the mayor’s veto by voting.

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