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Basic Failure To Meet Storytelling Quota Crossword Clue

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adjective satellite

• in the nature of something though not readily apparent

• located beneath or below

• being or involving basic facts or principles

33%12 Persistent failure to meet a child's basic needs
noun

• failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child

29%8 Given a set quota
adjective satellite

• given as a task

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