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One of the Turkish leaders in the city was called Pyrrus; having become familiar with Bohemund by some means or other, he began communicating with him by frequent messengers, and they often informed each other about what was happening on both sides.
The Deeds of God Through the Franks Abbot of Nogent-sous-Coucy Guibert 1088
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Back in about 280 B.C. there were no teachers unions, but there was a King Pyrrus who ruled over parts of modern day Greece and Albania.
Bob Bowdon: Teachers Unions: All For Accountability... In Theory Bob Bowdon 2011
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He is challenged by a man named Kerk Pyrrus (who turns out to be the ambassador from the planet Pyrrus) to turn a large amount of money into an immense sum by gambling at a government-run casino.
March 2009 2009
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He is challenged by a man named Kerk Pyrrus (who turns out to be the ambassador from the planet Pyrrus) to turn a large amount of money into an immense sum by gambling at a government-run casino.
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Pyrrus from Deathworld by Harry Harrison was always one of my favourite places.
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Pyrrus is like nothing you galaxy people have ever experienced.
Deathworld Harry Harrison
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He had never heard of Pyrrus either, though that didn't mean anything.
Deathworld Harry Harrison
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If Pyrrus wasn't it ... it was an awfully good approximation!
Deathworld Harry Harrison
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Pyrrus is a death world, not a sightseeing spot for jaded tourists.
Deathworld Harry Harrison
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"You're not thinking ahead when you prevent me from going to Pyrrus,"
Deathworld Harry Harrison
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