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jugular
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jugular
1. of, relating to, or situated near the throat or neck
2. of, having, or denoting pelvic fins situated in front of the pectoral fins

jugular [′jəg·yə·lər]
(anatomy)
Pertaining to the region of the neck above the clavicle.


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Since both sides of the conflict would be going for the jugular and national existence itself might be an issue, reconstruction was an afterthought.
His convivial manner makes him seem low-keyed even when he's going for the jugular.
Going for the jugular catapulted MCI's annual sales from $95 million to $2.
 
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