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noun • English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824) | ||||||||
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noun • profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger • a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury • a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior | ||||||||
| 38% | 13 | Fiction, non-fiction, mystery, romance, and science fiction are all examples of this. | ||||||
noun • a style of expressing yourself in writing | ||||||||
Originator Of The Phrase Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction Crossword Clue
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