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Encourages Firms About To Make Drastic Cuts Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
noun

• a transmission line for high-frequency signals

verb

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

37%8Drastic cuts in the monastic establishment
noun

• the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head

• shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order

verb

• shave the head of a newly inducted monk

28%15 Takes drastic action to make up for something
verb

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

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