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  • I am a fair- and foul-weather Unionist, relishing my dual identity as a patriotic Scot who is also British.

    Why Would Scotland Leave the U.K.? Iain Martin 2012

  • I am a fair- and foul-weather Unionist, relishing my dual identity as a patriotic Scot who is also British.

    Scotland's Future Iain Martin 2012

  • He does not have many foul-weather friends in his party.

    David Cameron says he has learned his lesson – but has he? | Andrew Rawnsley 2011

  • Bank investors are breaking out their foul-weather gear.

    Some Bright Spots Amid the Bank Gloom David Reilly 2011

  • The foul-weather wave – - say hello, Tiger — had three.

    All 'grown up,' Barnes shows off his game at U.S. Open 2009

  • My routine during any rainstorm is to start a foul-weather damage assessment: ignite coffeemaker, query weather.com, and undertake an underpants inspection of the Fields of the Lord paying special attention to issues of drainage.

    MY EMPIRE OF DIRT Manny Howard 2010

  • Their wet foul-weather jackets and pants—in addition to regular pants and T-shirts—will help slow the process of hypothermia by trapping a bit of water warmed by the body close to the skin.

    OVERBOARD ! MICHAEL J. TOUGIAS 2010

  • Reaching his cabin, he removes his foul-weather gear and life jacket and puts on a pair of pajama bottoms.

    OVERBOARD ! MICHAEL J. TOUGIAS 2010

  • But with muni portfolios at Travelers and Chubb both equal to more than 120% of shareholders equity, investors should keep their foul-weather gear handy.

    State of Alert for Insurance Firms David Reilly 2010

  • Their challenge will be to Barack Obama what National Review promised it would be when Bush took office: foul-weather friend and fair-weather critic.

    It’s Time To Stand Your Ground | ATTACKERMAN 2008

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