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pawn

noun as in security for a loan

noun as in person who is a fool

verb as in give as security for a loan

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These two major findings led the researchers to conclude that PDAP1 is not only a pawn used by hepatitis A virus to replicate, but also a key player in maintaining the liver cell's ability to produce cellular proteins essential for survival under severe metabolic or infectious stress.

“It’s a small necklace and won’t be easy to find but perhaps if people have a local pawn shop near them or someone who deals in silver or gold.”

From BBC

She also revealed that she felt like Gottwald was “using me as a pawn” and that she was “annoyed” with both parties.

She said: "I felt like I was a pawn in this game and so many of my friends and peers have gone through similar experiences."

From BBC

Walz took it upon himself to run an errand other governors might pawn off on a staffer.

From Salon

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

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