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Sadly unloved, me: is no one ever to be in my arms? (5,2,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

venus de milo

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'no one ever to be in my arms?' is the definition.
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'sadly unloved me is' is the wordplay.
'sadly' indicates an anagram.
'unloved'+'me'+'is'='unlovedmeis'
'unlovedmeis' anagrammed gives 'VENUS DE MILO'.

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(Other definitions for venus de milo that I've seen before include "Famous sculpture" , "topless work" , "Renowned sculpture in the Louvre" , "Famous armless statue" , "Ancient statue" .)

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