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  • And breaking that law intentionally, even defiantly his spokespeople reportedly shouted "It's not illegal if I say it's not!" when challenged., is alone worthy of his dismissal.

    Robert Greenwald and Derrick Crowe: Fire Lt. General Caldwell Robert Greenwald 2011

  • She stared, then snapped, “Of course not!” from an instinct as sharp as that which snatches the hand from a burning pot.

    Songs of Love & Death George R. R. Martin 2010

  • Fantasized about another man when you were having problems or not! with your current partner?

    First Comes Marriage Reva Seth 2008

  • “Of course I shall not!” said Arabella, springing off the bed.

    The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007

  • Its chief architect, Ernst Nolte, was yet to oppose plans to build a memorial in Germany to Jewish victims of the Nazis, and yet to be caricatured by me, giving the Nazi salute well, why not! while declaring that “To remember completely is just as inhuman as to forget completely,” as though anyone had granted him the right to be exercising the slightest choice in the matter.

    Kalooki Nights Howard Jacobson 2006

  • “You do not!” she retorted, her own full rage returning in a flash.

    My Demon's Kiss Lucy Blue 2005

  • “I was not!” she said, indignant at the very thought.

    CATALYST OF SORROWS Margaret Wander Bonanno 2004

  • “Of course not!” she said, life returning to her limbs.

    Holly Jude Deveraux 2003

  • “Of course not!” she exclaimed, shooting to her feet.

    Chasing a Rogue Victoria Malvey 2002

  • "Of course not!" he said, giving her a reassuring smile.

    Chain of Attack Gene De Weese 2000

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