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They'd been averaging just over 75 yards, 30th in the NFL, through five games.

Jets and Patriots Have Swapped Roles Chris Herring 2011

They'd talk for 45 seconds, an aide would tell him a congressman or governor was on the other line, and he'd abruptly ring off: "Daddy's gotta go!"

Romney Wins but Takes a Beating Peggy Noonan 2012

They'd just clicked off their Greek debt spreadsheets and were trying to work out how much Italy owes and to whom, when International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde started openly discussing the prospect of a global "lost decade."

As Correlations Rise, There's Nowhere to Hide David Cottle 2011

They'd found confidence before a Christmas Eve game with the rival Jets and it had not waned since.

Giants Cap a Super Comeback Aditi Kinkhabwala 2012

They'd be even more crowded and pricey in the months leading up to a cataclysm than they are in August, and I'm not sure I'd want to spend my last months squabbling with other doomsday tourists for biscotti crumbs.

What If This Year Is the Last? Scott Simon 2012

They'd never admit this, but trust me: Their secret plan involves putting their computers in charge of running the world, one retailer at a time.

Retail's Grand Ambitions Anne Kadet 2012

They'd have other flavours and the flavours would be named after the different intestinal issues that result in ice cream (poop) of that colour.

Looking for a shitty place to eat? Tyler 2010

"They'd line up, look at us, look at Vick, and say 'Oh, they're in Cover Zero' or 'They're in Cover One,' " said Smith, following the blowout.

Gauging the Leonhard Effect Chris Herring 2011

"They'd be all over us as the best offense in the league," he said.

Birds Flying Under Radar Mike Sielski 2012

"They'd turn on the lights and turn on the coffee machine."

Tiny Airline Cashes In on Small Cities Joel Millman 2012