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Purposely Lose

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noun

• the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

• a single chance or instance

• the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

• bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

• casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

verb

• propel through the air

• move violently, energetically, or carelessly

• to remove

• place or put with great energy

• convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• put or send forth

• to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

• cause to be confused emotionally

• utter with force; utter vehemently

• organize or be responsible for

• make on a potter's wheel

• cause to fall off

• throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

37%4Purposely try to lose
noun

• a prescribed selection of foods

• a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan)

• the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)

• the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)

verb

• follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons

• eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight

28%7 To lose sight of or lose track of
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