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verbTo approach and address someone boldly or intrusively.
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Clear all filtersTo approach and address someone boldly or intrusively.
Using money, time, or other resources efficiently and with little waste.
Unreasonably high or excessive, especially in cost or demand.
Money, time, or effort spent for a purpose, or the act of spending it.
Uncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
Uncalled for
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So great, costly, or restrictive that it prevents an action.
To intercept or detain someone unexpectedly.
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