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What type of indent results in subsequent lines of a paragraph being indented more than the first line?

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Hanging indents are the opposite of the usual indents. Regular indents have the first line indented anywhere from 1/2" to 1" and the subsequent lines all flush against the left margin. With hanging indents, lines from the second onward are indented anywhere from 1/2" to 1". These are usually used in areas like the Bibliography section of a research text.
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