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“I hope and trust that the arrival of the French fleet and the operations which are now commencing in the Chesapeake will greatly relieve you from the Embarrassments which you have hitherto labored under.”
Robert Morris Charles Rappleye 2010
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“I hope and trust that the arrival of the French fleet and the operations which are now commencing in the Chesapeake will greatly relieve you from the Embarrassments which you have hitherto labored under.”
Robert Morris Charles Rappleye 2010
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For instance, on its website, the Democratic Party includes Craig on its list of 50+ Republican Embarrassments.
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From Embarrassments to Kings to War Criminals by JC Garrett on Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 11: 28: 54 PM
Bush, Manson, and the Media Blackout - Bugliosi Interview Part 2 2008
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Embarrassments were handled quietly, within the walls of the school, not in court.
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"Embarrassment" is a word Disch often uses -- the first essay in the book is titled "The Embarrassments of Science Fiction".
Archive 2006-05-01 2006
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"Embarrassment" is a word Disch often uses -- the first essay in the book is titled "The Embarrassments of Science Fiction".
On SF 2006
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When my eldest brother was born, of course the rest of us knew (I mean the rest of us would have known, if we had been in existence) that he was heir to the Family Embarrassments — we call it before the company the Family Estate.
Our Mutual Friend 2004
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However, when his new collection Embarrassments appeared and Gosse had much to say about one of the stories, he read it over so that he could discuss it further with his friend.
The Master Colm Tóibín 2004
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Obstructions, Embarrassments and studied Delays, which have finally, lost Us the Province.
Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 3 July 1776, "Had a Declaration..." 1963
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