George Is 16 Years Old and Really Wants to Make

question 47

Essay

George is 16 years old and really wants to make the high school basketball team. Although he is skilled, he is only 5 feet, 10 inches tall. What advice would you give him about taking human growth hormone?

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Clout

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Hard Tactics

Aggressive or forceful methods used in negotiation, persuasion, or influence to achieve one's objectives, often disregarding the needs or desires of others.

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