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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 17 MIN

🚨 Trump’s Latest Move Has the World on Edge — and People Are NOT Happy

from American English With Brent · host Brent

The world couldn’t believe it — President Trump says he wants to restart nuclear testing after more than 30 years. In this video, learn the powerful English words and phrases people are using to talk about this shocking news story.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. Link to Original Newscast: Link: https://youtu.be/v6Fi0lUeiU4?si=6ikTI85lrQeqo1B4Stirring the Pot: Causing trouble or making a situation more intense.: On social media, many people stir the pot just to get attention.Concern: A feeling of worry about something important.: His parents showed concern when he didn’t answer the phone.Match (Verb): To be equal to or compete with something or someone.: My socks don’t match, but they’re comfortable!The couple met at work and turned out to be a surprising match.Match (Noun): A contest or competition between two sides.: The match between Ukraine and Germany started three minutes ago.Moratorium: A temporary stop or suspension of an activity.: The U.S. has had a moratorium on nuclear testing since 1992.Match: A small stick used to start a fire.: He lit the match to start the bonfire at the campsite. Insists: Says something strongly and refuses to change one’s opinion.: My dad insists that family dinners are important.She insists that she’s right, even when she might be wrong.Clarified: Explained something to make it clear or easier to understand.: The manager clarified that the meeting starts at 2:00, not 3:00.Taken by Surprise: Shocked or not expecting something to happen.: I was taken by surprise when I saw my old friend at the grocery store.They were taken by surprise when the power went out during dinner.Resume: To start again after stopping for a while.: The president wants the United States to resume nuclear testing for the first time in over 30 years.Detonations: Explosions, especially from bombs or weapons.: During the war, detonations became a frightening part of daily life.Arsenal: A collection or supply of weapons.: The U.S. already has the world’s largest nuclear arsenal, so many question why testing is needed.Consequences: The results or effects of an action, often negative.: Experts warn that restarting nuclear tests could have serious consequences for world peace.Contamination: Pollution or poisoning of an area, especially by dangerous substances.: Washing your hands helps prevent food contamination.Nevada: A U.S. state where most past nuclear tests took place.: The new tests would likely happen at the old site in Nevada.The desert in Nevada can be very hot during the summer.Sacrificed: Gave up something valuable for another purpose.: She sacrificed her weekend to help her friend move to a new house.The team sacrificed the fun of trick-or-treating to focus on training for the big game.Comprehensive: Including all or nearly all parts of something.: The museum offers a comprehensive look at the history of the city.Ratified: Officially approved by a government or group.: The treaty was signed but never ratified by the United States Senate.Fall Into Place: To begin to happen smoothly or make sense.: After weeks of planning, everything started to fall into place for the wedding.Arms Race: A competition between countries to build more or better weapons.: Experts worry that this move could start a new arms race between global powers.Justification: A reason or explanation that makes something seem right.: The president’s justification is that the U.S. must stay strong against other nuclear nations.His only justification for being late was that the bus broke down.

The world couldn’t believe it — President Trump says he wants to restart nuclear testing after more than 30 years. In this video, learn the powerful English words and phrases people are using to talk about this shocking news story.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. Link to Original Newscast: Link: https://youtu.be/v6Fi0lUeiU4?si=6ikTI85lrQeqo1B4Stirring the Pot: Causing trouble or making a situation more intense.: On social media, many people stir the pot just to get attention.Concern: A feeling of worry about something important.: His parents showed concern when he didn’t answer the phone.Match (Verb): To be equal to or compete with something or someone.: My socks don’t match, but they’re comfortable!The couple met at work and turned out to be a surprising match.Match (Noun): A contest or competition between two sides.: The match between Ukraine and Germany started three minutes ago.Moratorium: A temporary stop or suspension of an activity.: The U.S. has had a moratorium on nuclear testing since 1992.Match: A small stick used to start a fire.: He lit the match to start the bonfire at the campsite. Insists: Says something strongly and refuses to change one’s opinion.: My dad insists that family dinners are important.She insists that she’s right, even when she might be wrong.Clarified: Explained something to make it clear or easier to understand.: The manager clarified that the meeting starts at 2:00, not 3:00.Taken by Surprise: Shocked or not expecting something to happen.: I was taken by surprise when I saw my old friend at the grocery store.They were taken by surprise when the power went out during dinner.Resume: To start again after stopping for a while.: The president wants the United States to resume nuclear testing for the first time in over 30 years.Detonations: Explosions, especially from bombs or weapons.: During the war, detonations became a frightening part of daily life.Arsenal: A collection or supply of weapons.: The U.S. already has the world’s largest nuclear arsenal, so many question why testing is needed.Consequences: The results or effects of an action, often negative.: Experts warn that restarting nuclear tests could have serious consequences for world peace.Contamination: Pollution or poisoning of an area, especially by dangerous substances.: Washing your hands helps prevent food contamination.Nevada: A U.S. state where most past nuclear tests took place.: The new tests would likely happen at the old site in Nevada.The desert in Nevada can be very hot during the summer.Sacrificed: Gave up something valuable for another purpose.: She sacrificed her weekend to help her friend move to a new house.The team sacrificed the fun of trick-or-treating to focus on training for the big game.Comprehensive: Including all or nearly all parts of something.: The museum offers a comprehensive look at the history of the city.Ratified: Officially approved by a government or group.: The treaty was signed but never ratified by the United States Senate.Fall Into Place: To begin to happen smoothly or make sense.: After weeks of planning, everything started to fall into place for the wedding.Arms Race: A competition between countries to build more or better weapons.: Experts worry that this move could start a new arms race between global powers.Justification: A reason or explanation that makes something seem right.: The president’s justification is that the U.S. must stay strong against other nuclear nations.His only justification for being late was that the bus broke down.

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