Tsvangirai becomes Prime Minister

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sworn in as Prime Minister
officially made Prime Minister


swear sb in phrasal verb [M] LEGAL
When someone is sworn in, they make a formal promise to be honest or loyal, either because they are in a law court or because they are starting a new official job:--------------1- mengangkat sumpat - - menteri besar baru mengankat sumpat semalam -

..............The next witness was sworn in.
...............William Jefferson Clinton was sworn in as the 42nd President of the United States of America.
................She had a good seat at the President's swearing-in ceremony.


inclusive government
a government which includes members from different political parties


inclusive Show phoneticsadjective
3 describes a group or organization which tries to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally:-----------------1- merangkum - rangkuman - campuran [ merangkumi semua]

...................Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society.


taken the plunge
decided to accept a difficult situation

take the plunge
to make a decision to do something, especially after thinking about it for a long time:-----------------1- membuat keputusan yg berisiko - - akhirnya dia mengambil keputusan yg berisiko , dan mengemukan suat jawatan

................They're finally taking the plunge and getting married.
....................I've decided to take the plunge and start up my own business.
...............They took the plunge and got married last month.


arch rival
an especially bad enemy

arch (CURVED STRUCTURE) Show phoneticsnoun [C]
1 a structure consisting of a curved top on two supports, which holds the weight of something above it:In many churches the side aisles are separated from the central aisle by a row of arches.Passing through the arch, you enter an open courtyard.See also archway.

arch-enemy Show phoneticsnoun [C]
an especially bad enemy