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  • [3190] "Alluding," says Harvey, "to a custom among the ancients, of summing the numbers below 100 by various positions of the left hand and its fingers; 100 and upwards being reckoned by corresponding gestures of the right hand.

    ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus 1819-1893 2001

  • "Alluding," says Warburton, "to the opinion of some philosophers, that the vapours being congealed in air by cold,

    Notes and Queries, Number 04, November 24, 1849 Various

  • Alluding to recent tensions over the size and potential price of the stock offering that AIG and the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched this week, Mr. Benmosche said in the video: Our sense is we have an incredible valuation opportunity here and we're just not going to give it away.

    AIG's Pitch: 'Compelling' Investment Opportunity Serena Ng 2011

  • Alluding in part to a football television contract with NBC that runs through 2015, Swarbrick says, "I really do believe strongly that we're sort of uniquely positioned to continue to chart our own course."

    Size of tournament, conference expansion lead NCAA agenda 2010

  • Alluding to Democrats' rolling obstruction of the measure, he added that "Indiana needs a governor and a legislature that show up for work every day and work together with one focus -- creating jobs, whether it's for a union or non-union workplace."

    Hoosiers Post-Game Collin Levy 2012

  • Alluding to his administration's recent efforts to promote a free trade deal with South Korea, increase tax breaks for business investments and review some federal regulation, Mr. Obama said business leaders had a "responsibility to America."

    Obama Vows to 'Knock Down' Business Barriers Elizabeth Williamson 2011

  • Alluding to widespread criticism of Bush's secrecy and lack of leadership on cybersecurity, Nojeim observed: "It has become clear from the lack of transparency in the cybersecurity initiatives from the last administration that a lack of transparency is an indicator that the program might not be successful," said Nojeim.

    Obama to receive cybersecurity review this week 2009

  • Alluding again to his longtime interest in the Kremlin, Mr. Gates said studying the Soviets taught him that when multiple generations of lower-ranking officials believe in reforms, they are much harder to undo.

    Basic Training: How Gates Grew Julian E. Barnes 2011

  • Alluding to BAM's long association with the Donmar, executive producer Joseph Melillo says, When I brought 'Creditors' here, I asked Michael to bring 'King Lear' to the Harvey Theater.

    A British Monarch Crosses the Atlantic Vibhuti Patel 2011

  • Alluding again to his longtime interest in the Kremlin, Mr. Gates said studying the Soviets taught him that when multiple generations of lower-ranking officials believe in reforms, they are much harder to undo.

    Basic Training: How Gates Grew Julian E. Barnes 2011

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