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失

ㄕ

shī

lose/fail
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  • 失
    ㄕ

    shī

    lose/fail

    • 夫
      ㄈㄨ

      fū

      husband

    • ㇒

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Laura's husband Dave, in the red [shi]rt, grabs the torch and continues the relay race, but his team <FAIL>s to catch up. They <LOSE>.
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