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red herring

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1. n. any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue Source: wordnet
2. n. a dried and smoked herring having a reddish color Source: wordnet
3. n. a first draft of a prospectus; must be clearly marked to indicate that parts may be changed in the final prospectus Source: wordnet

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prospectus attention changed clearly color distract diversion draft dried final first herring indicate intended issue main marked parts reddish smoked

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red haw red heat red helleborine red hot

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