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tooth

noun as in a hard bony structure in the jaws of vertebrates

noun as in a toothlike or tooth-shaped object

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She said she had suffered from teeth and gum decay, mobility issues and chronic fatigue.

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Highlighting her record as education secretary, Phillipson said she had fought "tooth and nail" for policies like the expansion of free school meals.

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In a social media post, the 29-year-old rising star said she requires urgent dental surgery to remove two wisdom teeth.

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"We're trying to find an alternative ground in the local area but, speaking to Essex cricket, grounds are as rare as hen's teeth – it's very difficult to find one," Mr Carlton added.

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“It’s looking for bodies — not even bodies, it’s teeth and bones.”

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

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