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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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The new body will replace an advisory commission that previously handled such disputes, but unlike that commission its decisions will be binding.

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While the plans have been met with widespread support from economic and tourism bodies, the scale of the development has been questioned by many living nearby.

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It was heading for the charts in the UK and the US but was banned by streaming services after record industry bodies issued takedown notices, alleging the track violated copyright by impersonating another artist.

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In one video, the bear seems to struggle to get out of the tight space, using its paws to move its body out.

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Born in Lancashire and raised in Perth, Spencer could have played for either England or Australia if his body had not let him down.

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

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