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  • And, that, my dear Gorgeouses, is what you call a DECISIVE and FOCUSED blog post.

    Cheaty Monkey 2008

  • Finally, there are points which have only a secondary importance, and others whose importance is constant and immense: the latter are called DECISIVE strategic points.

    The Art of War Henri Jomini 1824

  • Lets see, Hillary wins PA by 9.2% and that is called "DECISIVE" when she claims it as her state that her grandfather, father, and she grew up in as a Scranton girl. (she was expected to win by 20% and she got less than half - but the mainstream media continually calls it decisive) but when Obama wins by double digits, it is always insignificant.

    Early Guam returns show slight Obama lead 2008

  • AFRICAN SUMMIT MUST BE 'DECISIVE' ON ZIMBABWE: UN CHIEF

    ANC Daily News Briefing 2008

  • THURSDAY MEETING "DECISIVE" IN ENDING SANDTON RATES BOYCOTT

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1996

  • It is about time we have a PRAGMATIC and DECISIVE person in CHARGE, oppose to a REACTIONARY and DECISIVE person.

    Obama: Decision on U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan 'soon' 2009

  • They are just falling over themselves trying to look DECISIVE, because they have worked out that is about the only positive they are capable of projecting.

    The spotlight begins to shine on the coalition's flaws and faultlines | Andrew Rawnsley 2011

  • A DECISIVE VICTORY: According to exit polls, Hillary won voters most concerned about the economy by 16 points (58-42) and union households by 18 points (59-41).

    The Clinton PA Spin - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008

  • Dolores Ochoa/Associated Press DECISIVE WIN: Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, left, on Monday in Lumbisi, Ecuador, consoled relatives of five children who died last week while playing in a river.

    Today's Photos: April 27 2009

  • DECISIVE VOTE: Also, every U.S. troop was instantaneously pulled out of Iraq today.

    …OF THE DAY | Best Week Ever 2008

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