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We are encouraged that he was able to defeat the ossified, reactionary Clinton faction of his party.— Dave Chandler's Earthside.com
Newspapers used to be like that, but they ossified, and are now in terminal state.— The Corner
Artiocetus clavis and Rodhocetus balochistanensis in having solidly co-ossified left and right dentaries.— PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles

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