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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 | ||||||||
| 37% | 5 | Purposely lose | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 28% | 7 | To lose sight of or lose track of | ||||||
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