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We 'draw up a deed'. Complete the following phrase with an appropriate word. ________a loan

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We 'draw up a deed'. Complete the following phrase with an appropriate word.

________a loan

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Solution

To owe a loan

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Chapter 1.2: A Pair of Mustachios - Language Work [Page 17]

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NCERT English Woven Words (Elective) Class 11
Chapter 1.2 A Pair of Mustachios
Language Work | Q 3.4 | Page 17

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