Slight Encouragement

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Updated: October 15, 2023

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	24%	11		Has a slight positive charge on one carbon atom and a slight negative charge on another
	noun • the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane
	18%	7		Criminal encouragement of a battle-axe
	noun • the verbal act of urging on

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The Guardian Speedy14 Sep 2014	Down 8	PATONTHEBACK
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