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| 13:35 Apr 24, 2000 |
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Mexican drug barons weigh forces against the government, experts say Explanation: Good luck! |
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"sizing up" Explanation: According to experts, Mexican drug barons are in the process of sizing up government forces... This is what I see given the context. |
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tally Explanation: May I suggest "tally their forces with the government..." |
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Mexican drug lords match forces with the government, experts say. Explanation: Miden from medir of course literally means to measure, so the idea is to go "one on one" I think. |
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Mexican drug barons size up government forces Explanation: Size up is a US English phrase meaning to evaluate the size or strength of something. Alternatively, if you believe they are comparing their own forces to the government forces, you could say Mexican drug barons match forces with the government. |
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