They urged him to resign., encourage someone strongly to take action, She made a plea for peace., make a serious request for something, He took a clear stand on the issue., publicly express a definite position, His comments were seen as a rebuff to the government., be interpreted as a rejection of someone or their position, Both sides are courting voters., try to gain someone's support or approval, The countries hope to forge closer ties., gradually develop a stronger relationship, The dispute could cause a rift., create serious disagreement in a relationship, They called for a cessation of hostilities., a stopping of fighting, His response was deliberately non-committal., unwilling to give a definite opinion or promise, The military stepped up its attacks., increase the intensity or frequency of military action, They are reluctant to compromise., be unwilling or hesitant to do something, The two sides managed to work through their differences., deal successfully with disagreements

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