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<word defn="He is struggling to overcome the latest ________. She and her teammates experienced some ________ along the way." wf="SETBACKS" en="SETBACKS" x="7" y="4" direction="down"/>
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<word defn="Break it down into its constituent _____. Where can I get spare _____ for my bike?" wf="PARTS" en="PARTS" x="4" y="6" direction="across"/>
<word defn="Distantly he _____ the report of another gun. I've _____ about this sort of thing before." wf="HEARD" en="HEARD" x="1" y="7" direction="across"/>
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