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indentation(noun, place, position, function, hole)
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recession(noun, regression)
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stay(noun, verb, stop, calm, break)
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stop(noun, verb, action, calm, break)
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suspension(noun, stop, action, break, close)
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depression(noun, hole, pocket, corner, cup)
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hiatus(noun, stop, action, break, close)
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interruption(noun, adverb, stop, break, close)
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breather(noun, stop, action, calm, break)
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cavity(noun, break, opening, breach, container)
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cove(noun, receptacle, corner, niche, nook)
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cranny(noun, break, place, cut, position)
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dissolve(verb, stop, end, discharge, complete)
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notch(noun, break, cut, crack, rest)
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retreat(noun, break, trip, leave, rest)
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terminate(verb, stop, end, halt, finish)
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time off(noun, expression, stop, calm, break)
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break up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop)
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cell(noun, receptacle, container, corner, room)
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dent(noun, corner, niche)
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