VERB: "to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to place (oneself) in position to start running in a race" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an unofficial association of people or groups
2. several exercises intended to be done in series
(verb)
1. get ready for a particular purpose or event
2. disappear beyond the horizon
(adjective)
1. set down according to a plan
2. (usually followed by `to’ or `for’) on the point of or strongly disposed

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ONESELF (pronoun)
1. A reflexive form of the indefinite pronoun one. Commonly writen as two words, one’s self.
POSITION (noun)
1. a condition or position in which you find yourself
2. a job in an organization
POSITION (verb)
1. put into a certain place or abstract location
2. cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation

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34. Deserves to receive

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Down

1. Wooden shoe

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3. My heavens!

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53. Highly positive review

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