The solar eclipse is the result of the interposition of the moon between the sun and the Earth.
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Interposition
Synonyms for "interposition" (46 found)
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8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesgeometric interpositioninterposition doctrineinterposition of partitionslegal interpositionpolitical interpositionstate interposition
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[…] a Scuffle immediately ensued, which might have produced Mischief, had it not been prevented by the Interposition of Thwackum and the Physician […]
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“True, true,” cried Mr. Knightley, with most ready interposition—“very true […]”
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As he spoke, he tried to catch the remnant of the paper, but was too late—Lady Anne's eye had been more accurate than to admit such an interposition;...
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