Manage to lose Crossword Clue

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Manage to lose Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. escape, either physically or mentally

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MANAGE (verb)
1. watch and direct
2. carry on or function
LOSE (verb)
1. fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
2. be set at a disadvantage

Hint 3: Anagram

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