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duckshove
 v.— «But Opposition spokesman, Mr Roger Shipton, accused Mr Holding of “duckshoving” and said the response would create more tensions and divisions in Australia.» —“Myths And Furphies Abound On Indirect Tax” by Anthony Hill Australian Financial Review Feb. 28, 1985. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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