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body

Definition for body

noun as in physique

noun as in corpse

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carcass, dead body, remains

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ashes, bones, cadaver, deceased, stiff

noun as in human being

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individual, party, person

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being, human, mortal, personage, soul

noun as in bulk; central portion

noun as in crowd

noun as in main part of written work

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A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of one of the richest passengers on the Titanic has fetched a "record-breaking" £1.78m at auction.

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The Rail Delivery Group, a representative body made up of the UK's rail operators, said the freeze would be "good news for customers".

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At the time, authorities thought more of the student body—629 primary and secondary students—had evaded capture, and early reports put the total seized at just over 50.

Importantly, the therapy did not spread widely throughout the body, helping reduce the likelihood of unwanted side effects.

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His comments come after a social care body said the UK government's immigration proposals would have a "profoundly negative impact" on Scotland's care sector.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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