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(providing) covering fire ②supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.)
abhorrence of (living in) this impure world
politicking by wining and dining
employment of workers through personal connections
evacuating to the homes of one's relatives in the countryside in wartime
recruiting (inviting application for) through personal connections ②private (stock) offering (subscription)
how can a small bird (a sparrow, a petty person) understand the aspirations of a great bird (a phoenix)
killing oneself out of despair (for life)
giving a charming (bewitching) smile
extended-hours childcare (in day-care centers for parents working into the night)
deep design and forethought
failure to think of the long term leads to grief in the short term