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rap

verb as in hit quickly and lightly

verb as in talk casually; speak abruptly

verb as in criticize

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Convicted rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has written a letter to the judge overseeing his criminal trial, asking for leniency during his sentencing on Friday and blaming his past behaviour on drug addiction.

From BBC

“I need the reps, I need to know that I can do this no matter what. Similar to someone who’s freestyle rapping — if you don’t use that muscle you’re gonna lose it.”

A U.K. judge has thrown out a terror charge against a member of the rap group Kneecap.

The American pit bull terriers are strong, faithful companions who’ve gotten a bad rap.

Fans welcomed the return of rap's "queen of chaos" as they dissected the album's bracingly honest lyrics.

From BBC

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

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