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noun • a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer | ||||||||
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noun • Restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains) • The projection or loop, on the thill of a vehicle, to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going downhill, or in backing. • The strap or part of the harness so used. | ||||||||
31% | 7 | Law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization | ||||||
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Old Civil Orders To Detain Criminal Set Producing Toxin Crossword Clue
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ASBESTOS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ASBESTOS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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