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"(A place of) hardship."
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"(figuratively) (A place of) hardship."
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"An indentation or depression."
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"(rare) An indentation or depression."
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"(A place of) hardship."
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"(figuratively) (A place of) hardship."
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"An indentation or depression."
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"(rare) An indentation or depression."
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