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The Gripes is the Distemper of the Caribbee Islands, not of that Country, and seldom gets footing there, and then only upon great Provocations; Namely, by the Intemperances before mentioned, together with an unreasonable use of filthy and unclean Drinks.
The History and Present State of Virginia, in Four Parts 1722
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Bosus, a well sprighted [Footnote: Loyal.] man and wise, that by his wisedome wrought so well, that, within a small time he brought fifteene vessels called Gripes, laden with wine, and with them men of warre the which came vnder shadow of those wines, because the gouernours of Candie durst let none of their men goe to the succour of Rhodes for feare of the
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 05 Central and Southern Europe Richard Hakluyt 1584
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Brigantine into Candie, in the which he sent a brother sergeant named Anthonie of Bosus, a well sprighted276 man and wise, that by his wisedome wrought so well, that, within a small time he brought fifteene vessels called Gripes, laden with wine, and with them men of warre the which came vnder shadow of those wines, because the gouernours of Candie durst let none of their men goe to the succour of Rhodes for feare of the Turke.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003
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Apparently my sister Wink "Gripes" at my nephew when she wants him to do stuff. gripe - v. intr.
miss-k2 Diary Entry miss-k2 2005
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The article by Peter Kalis on Lawjobs. com, Career Center - Gripes About Law School Rankings From a Law School ‘Customer’ is an interesting but I fear minority view from the chairman and global managing partner of K&L Gates:
Discourse.net: Law Firm Managing Partner Bemoans US News Rankings 2009
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Gripes: Simon Mayo Drivetime wins best music programme – really?
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Get instant updates about what Washington area residents are griping about, see what's been fixed in your backyard and join the conversation by sending in your own Gripes by following us on Twitter @TheDailyGripeWP.
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SEATTLE — Gripes from some people about the iPhone 4's antenna design have overshadowed many buyers 'comments that the newest smart phone from Apple Inc. gets far better reception than previous models.
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SEATTLE mdash; Gripes from some people about the iPhone 4
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SEATTLE — Gripes from some people about the iPhone 4's antenna design have overshadowed many buyers 'comments that the newest smart phone from Apple Inc. gets far better reception than previous models.
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