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« on: September 30, 2008, 12:13:05 AM »
Today I learned a new word abreast:

abreast=up to a particular standard or level especially of knowledge of recent developments

I'll be attending a training to stay abreast of new guidelines.
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2008, 07:30:41 AM »
Thats very good. Most people use that word when they are talking about the news
keep abreast of the news / situation
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2008, 11:50:04 PM »
How do we pronounce it. Is it ub-rest?
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2008, 04:34:50 PM »
I usually say a-breast (I don't carry the b), but u-breast is also okay
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