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  • The habiliments of the west, the sack coats and sweaters, the slouch hats and caps, the so-called Derbies pulled down over dark brows and flashing eyes lent to these peasant types an incongruity that had the air of ferocity.

    Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909

  • The habiliments of the west, the sack coats and sweaters, the slouch hats and caps, the so-called Derbies pulled down over dark brows and flashing eyes lent to these peasant types an incongruity that had the air of ferocity.

    The Dwelling Place of Light — Complete Winston Churchill 1909

  • The habiliments of the west, the sack coats and sweaters, the slouch hats and caps, the so-called Derbies pulled down over dark brows and flashing eyes lent to these peasant types an incongruity that had the air of ferocity.

    The Dwelling Place of Light — Volume 3 Winston Churchill 1909

  • Entrance fee for the Derbies is the UPC label from specially marked Pampers diapers and wipes.

    MyLinkVault Newest Links 2009

  • Could be the Forever Derby, leafs and habs are 'forever rivals', and it echoes the Eternal Derbies of Eastern Europe.

    What's in a name? Duane Rollins 2009

  • Verna's was responsible for directing 5 Super Bowls, 12 Kentucky Derbies, Live Aid and various other events.

    Instant Replay: The Day That Changed Sports Forever by Tony Verna jmnlman 2008

  • Verna's was responsible for directing 5 Super Bowls, 12 Kentucky Derbies, Live Aid and various other events.

    Archive 2008-11-01 jmnlman 2008

  • Before the 9th race, one of the women, "Katie" (names have been changed to protect the slim chance I might get great tickets to future Derbies), nodded to me and said, "Nice suit."

    Jamie Reidy: Women Cheer for Seer(sucker) 2008

  • Vijay Mallya has also won numerous trophies in horse racing including several prestigious Derbies.

    Flamboyant liquor Tycoon 2008

  • "Black" Dance Marathons (continuous motion) or "Derbies" became extremely popular during the depression years (1920s-30s) as many out of work people would compete for money prizes, as well as stars of some kind seeking publicity.

    Dance Marathons tellurian 2007

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