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To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty

cope

verb

to deal successfully with a difficult situation or job

overcome

verb

to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem

carry off

to deal successfully with something difficult

surmount

verb

to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem

work out

to deal with a problem in a satisfactory way

handle

verb

to deal successfully with a person who is likely to become angry or upset

manage

verb

to deal successfully with a problem or difficult situation

shrug off

to deal with something easily and successfully

manage

verb

to deal successfully with a person or animal whose behavior is difficult

get through

to manage to deal with a difficult situation or to stay alive until it is over

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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