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/ˈenəmi/ 
| singular | enemy |
| plural | enemies |
He must hide from his enemies while he is weak.
Worst of all is to make an enemy of the Minister.
They searched for information on political enemies.
They had been labeled enemies of the state.
It's easy to make enemies in a job like this.
She looked at her husband as if he were her mortal enemy.
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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