to move or act more quickly
This car can accelerate to sixty miles an hour in eight seconds.

act of working with someone toward a common goal
The goal of kindergarten is to teach children cooperation.

a period of ten years
The decade-long effort to host the event had been difficult.

to decide something
I will determine who will be my assistant after lunch.

a power that some people believe controls what will happen in their lives
It was fate that my husband and I met on a busy train.

the increase in the temperature of the Earth that is caused partly by the increase in carbon dioxide in the air
Some scientist argue that global warming is not caused by human actions.

(usually with ＂behind＂) to move at a slow pace in relation to others
As the race went on, the slow runners began to lag behind the leaders.

in the expected or usual way
They were naturally upset about their daughter’s death.

in the beginning, before other things happened or before things changed
This restaurant was originally a clothing store.

expressing a need for action
I have come with an urgent and important message from your wife.