influx – n. the arrival of a large number of people

customer – n. someone who buys goods or services from a business

desperate – adj. very sad and upset because of having little or no hope: feeling or showing despair

verify – v. to prove, show, find out, or state that (something) is true or correct

regulate – v. to set or adjust the amount, degree, or rate of (something): to control

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