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  • (Meanwhile, if this whole thing feels like déjà vu, you're not crazy. accused of stealing the "Viva La Vida" tune from a random indie act called Creaky Boards back in June; Coldplay vehemently denied that charge at the time.)

    Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch 2009

  • (Meanwhile, if this whole thing feels like déjà vu, you're not crazy. accused of stealing the "Viva La Vida" tune from a random indie act called Creaky Boards back in June; Coldplay vehemently denied that charge at the time.)

    Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch 2009

  • "Obama: Public Finance System 'Creaky'" -- headline, Associated Press, April 11

    Disgrace in Detroit 2008

  • Creaky Candlestick Park has endured more embarrassment than joy in recent seasons—even this year, a preseason game versus Oakland was marred by violence, and the lights conked out during Monday Night Football against Pittsburgh—but rookie coach Jim Harbaugh has conjured a trace of that long-dormant magic.

    It's Down to the NFL's Final Four Jason Gay 2012

  • Creaky floors and booksmell ... and there you have it.

    We Love You, Elliott Bay 2009

  • Creaky infrastructure such as potholed roads and a shortage of warehousing facilities make logistics difficult for retailers.

    India May Not See Large Retail Investments Soon Rumman Ahmed 2011

  • Creaky high school gyms without air conditioning would be the best.

    Why the NBA Needs a Barnstorming Tour Jason Gay 2011

  • Creaky floorboards, buzzing lights, rustling brush and even a shower running all manage to sound threatening.

    Demonsamongus (2006) 2010

  • Andrew claims he and his band thought they saw Martin in the audience when the Creaky Boards played the CMJ festival in October 2007.

    Coldplay “Viva La Vida” Live Streaming Myspace.com 2008

  • Creaky old wood floors, lots of little nooks with chairs/benches for tucking away into a book, and an inviting circle area for story time.

    crullers and psychiatric advice, $50 2009

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