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| busy |
unavailable for immediate use. [1/5 definitions] |
| close |
to make unavailable for business (sometimes fol. by "up"). [2/23 definitions] |
| out of stock |
currently unavailable for sale; not present within the merchandise of the store. [1/2 definitions] |
| tantalizing |
arousing desire or interest, but usu. unavailable or beyond reach. |
| winterfeed |
to feed (cattle, sheep, deer, and the like) during winter when pasturage is unavailable. [1/2 definitions] |
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