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  • When I begin my conquest, I will need a lieutenant, preferably one of the mensch, to to Arianus and gain control over the people in my name Awhile I am busy elsewhere.

    The Hand of Chaos Hickman, Tracy 1993

  • While doing some research on Teach for America or at least for Awhile, which is described by one unconvinced Yale senior as "like the Peace Corp but, you know, creepier," I came across this quote by one of those young former Ivy Leaguers who signed up for TFA to do his 2-year urban teaching stint to prove that grim sociological reality can be eclipsed by the sunny stumbling of high cognitive functioning and and untested egomania: "I'm having trouble sleeping, but I'm really enjoying it," he said.

    Archive 2008-03-01 Jim Horn 2008

  • While doing some research on Teach for America or at least for Awhile, which is described by one unconvinced Yale senior as "like the Peace Corp but, you know, creepier," I came across this quote by one of those young former Ivy Leaguers who signed up for TFA to do his 2-year urban teaching stint to prove that grim sociological reality can be eclipsed by the sunny stumbling of high cognitive functioning and and untested egomania: "I'm having trouble sleeping, but I'm really enjoying it," he said.

    Higher Teacher Pay: How to Kill a Great Idea Jim Horn 2008

  • "Awhile," he whispered back, reaching over and hugging her.

    The Chaos Balance Modesitt, L. E. 1997

  • "Awhile," I said, looking speculatively at the sky.

    Futures Imperfect Willis, Connie 1994

  • "Awhile" turned into 26 years - about a quarter of the 119 contributed by Gramkes since their family arrived in Cincinnati from Germany.

    Cincinnati.Com - All Local News 2009

  • "'Awhile' turned out to be a whole lifetime of work here," Tom Matthews said.

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  • "'Awhile' turned out to be a whole lifetime of work here," Tom Matthews said.

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  • Big Ben Says Rates Will Remain Low for 'Awhile': Can We Believe Him?

    SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page The Pragmatic Capitalist 2010

  • Big Ben Says Rates Will Remain Low for 'Awhile': Can We Believe Him?

    SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page Kurt Wulff 2010

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