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  • An analysis of Integrated Medical ' s Medicare claims later performe d for the Journal suggested a much higher rate.

    A Device to Kill Cancer, Lift Revenue John Carreyrou 2010

  • And let thy soule be faithfully assured, that thou canst not require any thing to be done, remaining within the compasse of my power, but I will performe it; for I love thee as dearely as mine owne life.

    The Decameron 2004

  • And being instructed by him, in what manner he might best performe the bloody deede, according as hee gave direction, hee meeteth with him in a small Thicket or

    The Decameron 2004

  • But as you saide, and very well too, what hath failed this night, another hereafter may more fortunately performe: in hope whereof, commend my love and duteous service to her, and (what else remaineth mine) to your gentle selfe.

    The Decameron 2004

  • Nicostratus, Governour of Argos, falling in love with a Gentleman, named Pyrrhus; was requested by him (as a true testimony of her unfeigned affection) to performe three severall actions of her selfe.

    The Decameron 2004

  • She knowing what manner of man he was, and how able to abuse any with infamous imputations, wisely returned him hopefull promises, though never meaning to performe any, but onely (Lady-like) to flatter and foole him therewith.

    The Decameron 2004

  • They know nothing concerning eternall life, and euerlasting damnation, and yet they thinke, that after death they shall liue in another world, that they shall multiply their cattell, that they shal eate and drinke and doe other things which liuing men performe here vpon earth.

    The long and wonderful voyage of Frier Iohn de Plano Carpini 2004

  • Gentleman of Rhodes, named Pasimondo, which promise he religiously intended to performe.

    The Decameron 2004

  • To confirme your opinion in this case by any argument of greater power, let me tell you, that I should repute it as my fairest and most gracious fortune, if you would command me some such service, as consisteth in mine ability to performe, and in your courteous favour to accept, yea, if it were thorow the whole world, right to traval am I, and obedient.

    The Decameron 2004

  • Wherefore, if my service this way may doe you any good, I promise to performe it; doe you beside, as you shall finde it most convenient for you.

    The Decameron 2004

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