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3 | 29% | 11 | Style of wrestling that combines techniques from both Greek and Roman wrestling | |
Some Support For Progress In Wrestling Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TOEHOLD" which means:
- noun
- • A relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
- • A small foothold used in climbing
- • A wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
An example sentence would be:
- • "He found a toehold on the icy cliff and began to climb."
- • "The small business struggled to gain a toehold in the competitive market."
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