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- adjective geology Of a
geologic period within theNeoproterozoic era from about 1000 to 850 million years ago. - noun geology The Tonian period.
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Plus, I'm one of those diversity types who was tenured during the Tonian era or in other words before it was fashionable.
"Magnificent Wind:"* In Which The Radical Begins Receiving Excuses From Her Students Even Before The Term Begins Tenured Radical 2009
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It was here that Aristagoras, the leader of the Tonian revolt against the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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