something modern and technologically advanced

when someone fails to achieve a goal, but not completely.

alert and aware of things.

a conversation about unimportant topics that do not offend people (the weather, for example).

to stop doing something that is unproductive and won't ever generate results.

to give in or agree to something that someone previously did not want to accept.

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If a law is unclear or omits information; this lack of legal clarity allows people or corporations to pay less in taxes or gain some other advantage.

to do something until it is finished

not to change one's opinion or position

to do things according to company policy or the law; to follow the rules 100%

to get used to doing something again after having a break from that activity.