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to obtain or win something only with difficulty or great effort:

to reach the limit of something, so that nothing more is possible:

to become or to make someone or something become more confused:

to support or improve an organization, agreement, or system that is not working effectively or that is likely to fail:

to force someone to leave a college, school, house, or organization:

to help someone to express their thoughts and feelings more easily by making that person feel less nervous:

to fill something with air:

to decide not to do something you are expected to do, or not to meet someone you are expected to meet: