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margin noun (DIFFERENCE)

/ˈmɑː.dʒɪn//ˈmɑːr-/ n [C]

the amount by which one thing is different from another

The Senate approved the use of military force by a margin of 52 votes to 47.

The poll shows that the government is leading by the narrowest of margins.
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squeeze verb (PRESS TOGETHER)

/skwiːz/ v

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[T] to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size or remove liquid from it

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.

As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck.

Once he had finished cleaning the floor, he squeezed the cloth out.

He reloaded the gun, took aim and then squeezed (= pulled back) the trigger.

figurative The studio is using all sorts of marketing tricks to squeeze as much profit from the movie as they can.

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[T] If you are squeezed by financial demands, they cause you financial problems

Small businesses are being squeezed by heavy taxation.

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concession noun (SOMETHING ALLOWED)

/kənˈseʃ.ən/ n

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[C or U] something which is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this

Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks.

He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the strikers.

See also: concede

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[U] when someone admits defeat

The former president's concession came even before all the votes had been counted.

a concession speech
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