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bloc · caretaker

· 0:39 · With Emma

Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Israel election leaves blocs short of a majority.

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Vocabulary in this episode
bulletin

Here are words from the bulletin about Israel’s election and the possible next steps.

A bulletin is a short news report or announcement.

bloc

You heard “bloc” in the news.

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bloc

For example: The parties formed a bloc to support the same plan.

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caretaker

You heard “caretaker” in the news.

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caretaker

For example: A caretaker manager led the team until a new manager was hired.

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