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LANDED – LEADING
The Accident Bureau reported That a wing's leading edge had distorted; A hole had expanded Before the plane landed, And one of the circuits had shorted.
DESOLATE – DESTINED
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Like most of the bodies in space, The Moon is a desolate place. But things will get worse – The whole universe Is destined to fade without trace.
RICHNESS – RIGHTFULLY
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The richness of Shakespeare's expression Brings joy to the acting profession. He's rightfully viewed As the master of mood, From love to despair or aggression.
OPERATE – OPPOSED
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True democrats operate thus — They beg people: "Please vote for us!" But if we're opposed, Their tenure is closed, And they normally leave without fuss.
KEPT – KETCH
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When steering a ketch in a gale, You need firm control of each sail. If the ropes are kept tight As the wind starts to bite, No vital components should fail.
DEXTEROUS – DIABOLICAL
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Franz Liszt's diabolical skill Gave ardent young ladies a thrill. His dexterous motion Raised cries of devotion Through every scale passage and trill.
HAMMOCK – HANDSOME
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As she swung in a hammock at sea, The damsel expressed her ennui: "A handsome young lover Might help me recover, But drowning would set my soul free".
NOTABLE – NOVICE
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It was really a notable feat When a novice cook managed to beat The professional guys For the national prize. Prince Charles praised the girl in a tweet.
RESIDUAL – RESOURCES
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Some jockeys use all their resources To ride around dangerous courses, But can't clear their head Of residual dread From all the past falls from their horses.
DINGY – DIOCESAN
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If a bishop of yore were to shirk His vital diocesan work, He'd be solemnly whipped In a dingy old crypt Where ravenous rodents would lurk.
SIMULTANEOUS – SINCERE
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