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  • "Lack of reproducibility is one element in the decline in Phase 2 success," says Khusru Asadullah , a Bayer AG research executive.

    Scientists' Elusive Goal: Reproducing Study Results Gautam Naik 2011

  • In 575, Khusru ravaged the country as far as Cappadocia, but was finally driven back by the imperial commander Maurikios.

    565-78 2001

  • The death of Khusru (628) and dynastic disorders in Persia made possible the conclusion of a victorious peace.

    610 2001

  • When the villagers, aroused by the roar of the rifle and led by Khusru and Puran and Little Shikara's father, rushed down with their firebrands to the ford, their first thought was that they had come only to the presence of the dead.

    O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 Various

  • Khusru, one of the head men of the village, to give his opinion.

    O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 Various

  • He hurried over to another of the villagers, Khusru the hunter.

    O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 Various

  • "Warwick Sahib walks into the teeth of his enemy," Khusru, the hunter, told a little group that watched from the village gate.

    O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 Various

  • Chosroes (Khusru) II, King of Persia, had found protection from his enemies at home with Maurice, who had even sent an army to restore him (591).

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

  • Khusru hills -- ramparts of useless earth and tumbled stone.

    Life's Handicap Rudyard Kipling 1900

  • They are sure to raid the four Khusru villages on our side of the line; there's been bad blood between them for years; and you know the Blind

    Life's Handicap Rudyard Kipling 1900

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