pursue – v.  to try to get or do (something) over a period of time

deregulating -  v., gerund  giving up control of (something such as an industry) by removing laws

annoy – v. to cause (someone) to become slightly angry

mention -  n.   a short statement about someone or something

assertive – adj.  confident in behavior or style

whitewash – v.  to prevent people from learning the truth about (something bad, such as a dishonest, immoral, or illegal act or situation)

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