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The poet does not wish to exchange position with the runners. Why?

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The poet does not wish to exchange position with the runners. Why?

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The poet does not wish to break any world record in running. He knows that athletes have no feelings for their fellow players. So, the poet does not want to exchange positions with the runners.

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अध्याय 2.2: Confessions of a Born Spectator - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५४]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 2.2 Confessions of a Born Spectator
Exercises | Q 1. d. | पृष्ठ ५४

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