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give impetus



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And he reiterated Russia’s call for a meeting with the Arab League and neighboring countries to give impetus to long-stalled talks.

From Seattle Times Jun. 27, 2023

Such a wild smashing scene would ordinarily be saved for a climax, but here it is presented to give impetus to the whole unfoldment.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 25, 2023

"I hope that this innovative regulation will give impetus to the protection of forests around the globe and inspire other countries at the COP15," said the European Parliament's lead negotiator, Christophe Hansen.

From Reuters Dec. 6, 2022

He hit two sixes in the 15th over, both over long-off, to give impetus to an innings that was going nowhere at 47-3 at the halfway stage.

From BBC Nov. 1, 2021

The rope which tethered him hung slack, and this enabled the stallion to give impetus to his backward leap.

From Alcatraz by Brand, Max




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