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Crook Finds Tories More Encouraging

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99%7Exact Match!
noun

• a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office

40%9 American Tories
noun

• a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

25%6More encouraging
adjective satellite

• reflecting optimism

• having the pinkish flush of health

• of blush color

• presaging good fortune

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