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English Trick Holding Drink Up Fantastic Diversion Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ESCAPISM" which means:
- noun
- • An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
An example sentence would be:
- • "Reading fiction is a form of escapism for many people."
- • "People often turn to video games as a means of escapism."
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