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Term: Zeugma

Description:

Zeugma is a figure of speech in which a word, typically a verb or an adjective, is used to refer to two or more different parts of a sentence, often in a clever or humorous way.

Sample Sentences:

• He lost his keys and his temper.
• She broke his heart and his car window.
• The runner left the starting block and his competitors behind.

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