Nordic countries reorganizse their paper production Article English

What do the terms mean? Translate and give an example sentence.

Severe ______________________________

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Conglomerate ______________________________

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Rely ______________________________

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Burdened ______________________________

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Interference ______________________________

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Embodiment ______________________________

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Resuscitation ______________________________

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Ludicrous ______________________________

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Downturn ______________________________

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Gloomy ______________________________

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Compelled ______________________________

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Redundancy ______________________________

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Distorting ______________________________

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Snorts ______________________________

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Embarking ______________________________

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Inevitable ______________________________

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Ponder ______________________________

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Stifling ______________________________

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Liquidation ______________________________

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Questions:

What saying is used in the article for the lowest price?

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How much has Metsäliitto’s personnel dropped since 2003?

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What does the term “hanging around its neck” mean?

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What does the term “noose of newsprint” mean?

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What does the term “product palette” mean?

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What does the term “darkening prospects” mean?

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What is Russia doing that threatens the Finnish wood industry?

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What wood is there a shortage of in Finland?

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Who is the largest forest owner in Europe?

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What is a joint venture?

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How will the mills survive in the future?

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Why is Sweden doing better than Finland?

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Why and what are the European paper industries being pressured to reorganize?
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What products are made from wood and pulp?

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What are the main problems companies in the industry share?

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What company is best equipped to deal with rising energy costs?

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Why are some people fearing/hoping for an lwc-shortage?

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Your own comments:

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