In too many parts of the world, frustration had erupted into violent protests, threatening stability and peace, while development efforts were sagging under the weight of the crisis.
Dans de trop nombreuses régions du monde, la frustration a dégénéré en manifestations violentes, menaçant la stabilité et la paix, alors que les efforts de développement pliaient sous le poids de la crise.
I am tightening the clotheslines because they were sagging.
Je tends les cordes à linge parce qu'elles étaient détendues.
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