set up→ establish (a new state, a government, a business), institute (custom, inquiry, restrictions, democracy, rule, government)

sharp→ abrupt, drastic (rise and falls)

show→ demonstrate, evince, manifest

→ reveal, divulge

side→ aspect(of a problem)

small→ minor/insignificant (problems, differences etc), marginal (differences)

therefore→ consequently

thing→ element, aspect, object, factor, consideration

too→ excessively, inordinately, unduly

too many→ an excessive number of, a disproportionate number of

too much→ excessive(ly)

try→ endeavor, strive

understand→ appreciate

ups and downs→ vicissitudes (of war, history, fortune)

very→ extremely, in the extreme, immensely, intensely

yield→ produce(results)

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