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Be Reluctant To Suspend A Footballer

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99%8Exact Match!
verb

• to lag or linger behind

22%6Suspend from above
verb

• hang loosely

• cause to dangle or hang freely

22%7Suspend a clergyman's standing
verb

• divest of the frock; of church officials

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