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lists
[ lists ]
noun
- an enclosed arena for a tilting contest.
- the barriers enclosing this arena.
- any place or scene of combat, competition, controversy, etc.
lists
/ ɪٲ /
plural noun
- history
- the enclosed field of combat at a tournament
- the barriers enclosing the field at a tournament
- any arena or scene of conflict, controversy, etc
- enter the liststo engage in a conflict, controversy, etc
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of lists1
Idioms and Phrases
- enter the lists, to involve oneself in a conflict or contest:
to enter the lists against the protective tariff.
Example Sentences
Four analysts go through the raw lists randomly screening out ineligible candidates.
He said this was due to its relatively old and sick population, worsening health inequalities, "historically high" waiting lists and a "very challenging" financial position.
Many websites offer lists of books banned by public officials in numerous states across the US.
Earlier this year John Swinney pledged his government will bring down NHS waiting lists and make it easier to get GP appointments.
Sir Keir is spending Monday touring hospitals promoting reforms to the NHS app - which he said will haul the health service out of the "dark ages", saving it money and cutting waiting lists.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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