n. An area of low-lying land that is usually saturated with water and is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plants. |
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American painter whose works, such as Why Not Use the "L"? (1930), depict life in New York City. |
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New Zealand writer known for her detective novels, including A Man Lay Dead (1934) and Last Ditch (1977). |
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