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What the Naperville mother got was a lesson about the rough-and-tumble world of political finances.

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  • The information to be obtained there was abundant, if not always absolutely trustworthy; but on the whole I found the only fault of that which I got from the insurgents was its exaggeration, while what I got from the Turkish consul-general at Ragusa was simple fabrication. —  The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume II
  • It was time me and Cousin Shona got a few things straight before hitting the old homestead. —  The Tartan Sell - Jonathan Gash - Lovejoy 10
  • I have since heard impartial Christians speak of it in the same manner; and I don't doubt but that all our translations are from copies got from the Greek priests, who would not fail to falsify it with the extremity of malice. —  Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M--y W--y M--e
  • He attempted this compliment in French, got bogged down and told Alleyn that Monsieur Dupont had been giving him a lesson. —  A Wreath for Rivera - also as Swing, Brother, Swing - Ngaio Marsh - Alleyn 15: 1949
  • Moments later Robertinho stuck the Persela keeper's fingers with a vicious drive from 20 yards but all the got was a corner. —  Soccer Blogs - latest posts
 

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