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4 letters · New York Times · Friday, November 8, 2002 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, November 8, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 8, 2002 · 9-Down · 4 letters
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prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border"
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