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on the one
next to it in the series,
The whole food chain is affected by the over use of chemicals in agriculture.
Droppings from seabirds could be introducing radioactive isotopes into the food chain
A footnote is a note at the bottom of a page in a book which provides more detailed information about
something that is mentioned on that page
force
In physics, a force is the pulling or pushing effect that something has on something else
protons and electrons trapped by magnetic forces in the Van Allen belts
forerunner
If you describe a person or thing as the forerunner of someone or something similar, you mean they existed
before them and either influenced their development or were a sign of what was going to happen
a machine which, in some respects, was the forerunner of the modern helicopter
The recent exhibition confirms the artist's reputation as a pioneer of Impressionism and forerunner of Monet
foresee
If you foresee something, you expect and believe that it will happen.
Juveniles may find it harder than adults to foresee the consequences of their actions
formulate
If you formulate something such as a plan or proposal, you invent it, thinking about the details carefully
Detectives tend to formulate one hypothesis and then try to confirm it.
a scientifically formulated supplement recommended for dogs and cats o Formulate a strategy for long term
business development.
► c o l l o c a t io n s :
formulate a strategy/policy/proposal/plan/response
formulate a hypothesis/theory
scientifically/specially/carefully formulated
► s y n o n y m s : invent, devise
#Crime
Punishments / Prisons
Negatives of Prisons
Rehabilitation
Capital Punishment
Community Service
Fossil fuel is fuel such as coal or oil that is formed from the decayed remains of plants or animals
By using less energy, she'll burn fewer fossil fuels and emit fewer greenhouse gases
found
When an institution, company, or organization is founded by someone or by a group of people, they get it
started, often by providing the necessary money
With the foundation of the NHS there was a move away from traditional medicines towards synthetic ones.
► c o l l o c a t io n s :
the foundation of something
the foundation of an institution/organization
founder
The founder of an institution, organization, or building is the person who got it started or caused it to be built,
often by providing the necessary money
franchise
A franchise is an authority that is given by an organization to someone, allowing them to sell its goods or
services or to take part in an activity which the organization controls
fast-food franchises
Talk to other franchise holders and ask them what they think of the parent company.
► c o l l o c a t io n s :
a fast-food/pizza/banking/railway franchise
a franchise holder/outlet/operator/chain/store
operate/own/secure/buy/run a franchise
2 v e r b If a company franchises its business, it sells franchises to other companies, allowing them to sell its
goods or services, o she has recently franchised her business
Though the service is available only in California, its founder Michael Cane says he plans to franchise it in other
states, o it takes hundreds of thousands of dollars to get into the franchised pizza business.
► c o l l o c a t io n s :
franchise a service/operation/business
franchise a store/outlet
Fraud
fraud prevention/charges
a fraud investigation/inquiry
►phrases:
the fraud squad
fraud and deception
He has brought an action for fraudulent misrepresentation against a businessman, o The claim should be
met, provided the policyholder has not been fraudulent or deceitful.
► c o l l o c a t io n s :
a fraudulent claim/scheme/transaction/email
fraudulent activities/trading/conduct/misrepresentation
allegedly/potentially fraudulent