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  • "Flattering," he says, but he said that's not really what the show is trying to accomplish.

    Political Punch Lines 2008

  • Flattering as such attention is, we do prefer a certain degree of mutuality in our romantic endeavors, and will patronize the suitor-free sands of Long Island from now on.

    Archive 2009-08-01 2009

  • Flattering, touched-up cover photo notwithstanding, the only time my ass looks good is when my wallet's in my pocket.

    Alan Thicke: Boomerology 101: 'BadaBing, BaDaBang, By Da Boomers!' Alan Thicke 2011

  • Flattering to regulators and decision theorists, but happens much less than we think.

    Archive 2009-06-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009

  • Flattering as such attention is, we do prefer a certain degree of mutuality in our romantic endeavors, and will patronize the suitor-free sands of Long Island from now on.

    Stuff We Did This Weekend 2009

  • Flattering only for a few minutes and then a pain in the A—….

    Crossing Mandelbaum Gate Kai Bird 2010

  • Flattering questions “What would you say is her most attractive feature?”

    DEVILS IN EXILE Chuck Hogan 2010

  • Flattering questions “What would you say is her most attractive feature?”

    DEVILS IN EXILE Chuck Hogan 2010

  • Flattering her appearance was out of the question, so Bystrolyotov embarked on a campaign to flatter M ller's devotion to the F hrer.

    The Rake's Progress 2010

  • Flattering me is not one of his traits but he did manage

    In A Late Style Of Fire 2008

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