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affair

B2Frequent NGSL-2
UK /əˈfeə(r)/US /əˈfer/
noun

events that are of public interest or political importance

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Ban Ki-moon's Harvard Kennedy School Graduation Address (2023) video example

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Secretary-General Moon had a long and distinguished career in the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Ban Ki-moon's Harvard Kennedy School Graduation Address (2023)

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And other than that, I try to read as much current affairs as I can.

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My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die.

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