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Make sentences with each of the glossary words given below:

(a) Acquit


(b) To appeal


(c) Compensation


(d) Eviction


(e) Violation

(a) Acquit: She was acquitted on all counts.

(b) To appeal: Police are appealing for information about the incident.


(c) Compensation: He is seeking compensation for injuries suffered at work.


(d) Eviction: Unlawful eviction and harassment is a criminal offence in the United Kingdom.


(e) Violation: The aircraft were in violation of UN resolutions.


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