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depicting (v)
portraying or representing, often visually or in writing
plaintiffs (n)
individuals or parties bringing a case to a court of law in the US
juggernaut (n)
an unstoppable and powerful force or institution
violate (v)
break or disregard, often a rule or law
amendments (n)
changes or additions made to a legal document, such as a constitution
marginalisation (n)
the act of treating a group as insignificant or peripheral, often leading to their exclusion
equitable (adj.)
fair, just, and impartial
reprimands (n)
expressions of strong disapproval, often formal or official
license suspension (n)
the temporary withdrawal of an individual’s official authorisation
narrower focus (phrase)
having a more specific scope, less broad
track down (phr. v)
search for and locate someone or something, often with determination or persistence
phenomenon (n)
a remarkable and observable occurrence or event, often with a widespread impact
resurrect (v)
bring back into existence or use, especially after a period of dormancy or neglect
come under fire (idiom)
face criticism, scrutiny, or opposition, often in response to controversial actions or decisions
close ties (phrase)
strong and intimate connections or relationships between individuals or entities
redact (v)
edit or prepare a document by removing, obscuring, or revising certain information
subverting (v)
undermining or destabilising, often with the intention of creating change
seizing (v)
taking hold of or capturing something forcibly
rigid (adj.)
stiff, inflexible, or resistant to change
civil rights movements (phrase)
social and political campaigns, advocating for the rights and equality of individuals, especially those from oppressed groups
ramping up (phr. v)
increasing or intensifying, often in reference to a gradual and significant escalation
culture war (phrase)
a conflict between different cultural, social, or political groups, often characterised by opposing beliefs, values, or ideologies