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But as the stones approach one another in hardness, there will be little powder and a considerable increase in the noise; for the harder are the stones, cutting and being cut, the louder will be the sound and the less the powder.

—The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones

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A South African mullet, salted for food.

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We were working as hard as ever--harder, indeed, for the opposition against us was growing stronger as our opponents realized what triumphant woman suf- frage would mean to the underworld, the grafters, and the whited sepulchers in public office. — The Story of a Pioneer
She began brushing again, harder, her expression intense and almost angry Won't be no marriage. — New Page 1
But Pinorr shoved even harder, his arms shaking with exertion. — Witch War
She laughed harder, and the sound of it spooked the hell out of me. — Butcher, Jim - Dead Beat (v1.0) (html).html
Lightning flashed again and the rain came down harder, and he raised his arms slowly, dismissing me and stretching his body up to glory in the storm. — Butcher, Jim - Dead Beat (v1.0) (html).html