Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
To apply (some instrument or implement) to (something else, to undertake a task or attack upon it, usually vigorously).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To experience application of (some instrument or implement).
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verb
To suffer (an injury or detriment) to person or property.
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take.
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History
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