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noun • a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand) • fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird | ||||||||
| 44% | 10 | Behavior exhibiting an ostrich-like tendency to bury one's head in the sand | ||||||
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Over Time Ridiculous To Bury Head In Sand Like This Crossword Clue
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OSTRICH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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OSTRICH
Updated: October 14, 2023
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