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Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Egypt authorises military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks.

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Vocabulary in this episode
military support

These words from the bulletin relate to Egypt’s military support for Saudi Arabia.

Help or assistance given by a country’s armed forces.

bulletin

These words from the bulletin relate to Egypt’s military support for Saudi Arabia.

A short news report or announcement.

relate to

These words from the bulletin relate to Egypt’s military support for Saudi Arabia.

To be connected with or about something.

authorized

You heard “authorized” in the news.

Officially allowed.

authorized

For example: The school authorized a class trip to the museum.

Officially gave permission for the class trip.

concern

You heard “concern” in the news.

Worry about something.

concern

For example: She felt concern when her friend was late.

She felt worried because her friend was late.

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