Reiterate = repeat

A recent legislative flurry saw education made compulsory until the age of 18. A new parental leave system that is expected to come into effect next August will increase the time allowed to be used by fathers from 54 days to a minimum of 97 days.

Marin rode a wave of popularity during the pandemic for her assured management of the crisis; in the nation of 5.5 million people, only about 1,300 have died from the virus.

ride a wave of popularity 人気の波に乗る

U.S. employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs in November

Sluggish 低調 inactive

Bland opp. Interesting 面白みのない　やわらかい

Now that it’s December, you may be tempted to settle in and get cozy. That doesn’t mean your entertainment has to be bland

https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2021/12/five-shows-spice-your-weekend/620912/