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Located at or near the back of an animal. Female red deer. Any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers.

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  • When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it is best to let him run.
  • Back (or hind) legs
  • So in hind sight, I have had an extra ¼ of play in the left knee which made me over compensate my right side.
  • This ballot was defeated, and in hind sight, it appears one of the most effective advocates against the measure was the police.
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