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  • I understand the sound reasoning behind the age of informed consent as it prevents young people from being put-away by their parents.

    Vying to Win Open Seat in 34th District, State House Candidates Make Their Pitch « PubliCola 2010

  • At break point down, Querrey blasts a forehand to the corner and lumbers in for the easy put-away.

    Andy Murray v Sam Querrey - as it happened! 2010

  • Known for her minimalist, art-focused style, Ms. Berke used a recent renovation of her duplex as an opportunity to accommodate her confessed "put-away freak" inclinations.

    The Joy of Emptiness 2010

  • Known for her minimalist, art-focused style, Deborah Berke used a recent renovation of her New York City duplex as an opportunity to accommodate her confessed "put-away freak" inclinations.

    An Architect's Minimalist Duplex 2010

  • Known for her minimalist, art-focused style, Ms. Berke used a recent renovation of her duplex as an opportunity to accommodate her confessed "put-away freak" inclinations.

    An Architect's Minimalist Duplex 2010

  • Mr. Jung didn't get anywhere near the ball, leaving Mr. Su rez parked on the right doorstep an easy put-away.

    Uruguay Eyes Former Glory With Latest Win 2010

  • "That's a credit to pitching off his fastball, finding out what off-speed pitch is working that day and using it as a put-away pitch," said Mets catcher Josh Thole, who caught Mr. Gee in the minors.

    Gee Whiz: Call-Up 2010

  • He missed up with a curve to run the count full; he then threw a put-away fastball that Guillen fouled off, followed by a put-away curve that Guillen weakly grounded to second base for the first out.

    What's Wrong With Phil Hughes? (Now We Know) 2008

  • Then, after Roy and Lydman gave the Sabres a 3-1 lead early in the second, the Hurricanes fought back on Recchi's short put-away off a feed from Doug Weight, and Brind'Amour's shot past Miller to tie it again heading into the third.

    USATODAY.com - Hurricanes hobble Sabres, snag 3-2 lead 2006

  • The Hurricanes led 1-0 when Rod Brind'Amour beat defenseman Rob Blake to the puck along the boards, then sent a pass from behind the net to Whitney for a short put-away with 1: 10 left in the first.

    USATODAY.com - Hockey - Los Angeles vs. Carolina 2006

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