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"text": "The lion hoped that one of the deer would sheer off from the herd so he could catch it."
}
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"To sheer is to turn sharply or change direction quickly."
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"text": "When people heard the air raid siren they ran around in sheer panic."
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"text": "She wore her high heel shoes and her sheer silk stockings."
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