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Sway
French
contrôle
Definition
to have a strong influence over someone or something
Example
"Just before the U.S. president’s visit, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, traveled to Beijing in a not-so-subtle reminder of China’s sway over its partner in the Middle East."
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Infrastructure
cadre
the basic systems and structures needed for a country or organization to function
Uncertainty
doute
a state of doubt or unclear situation
Neighboring
adjacent
located or situated near something
Administrative
gestion
relating to the management or organization of something
Alliance
partenariat
a formal agreement or partnership between two or more countries or organizations
Appeal
défi
to ask a higher court to review a decision