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Why would the referee ask whether there was a doctor in the stands? What stands is he referring to? - English

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Why would the referee ask whether there was a doctor in the stands? What stands is he referring to?

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The referee would ask for a doctor when any athlete cracks his wrist or got injured in any way. Stands here refer to the stadium or boxing ring.

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अध्याय 2.2: Confessions of a Born Spectator - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५४]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 2.2 Confessions of a Born Spectator
Exercises | Q 1. f. | पृष्ठ ५४

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