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Monumental Shell However Exploded Results In Defeat Crossword Clue

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99%9Exact Match!
verb

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

• charge someone with too many tasks

• cover completely or make imperceptible

• overcome by superior force

34%8 Fragments from exploded shell
noun

• shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight

32%9Shell uncovered in Israel exploded to cause a disturbance
verb

• take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent

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