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  • You know very well that our Nation is more famous for that sort of Men who are called Whims and Humourists, than any other Country in the

    The Spectator, Volume 2. Richard Steele 1700

  • "Whims" also is well named, since in this quickly moving little piece one mood follows another irrepressibly; among them are some which are highly poetic.

    The Masters and their Music A series of illustrative programs with biographical, esthetical, and critical annotations 1874

  • The 'Whims's tumour', measuring 24X23 centimetres and weighing one third the baby's weight, was removed after a nine-hour long surgery, Dr Moosa Kunhi, paediatric cardiac surgeon, Dr George P Abraham, senior urologist and Dr Philip

    Daily News & Analysis 2010

  • Cathy Whims of Nostrana in Portland also made the list here.

    2009 James Beard finalists announced 2009

  • Cathy Whims of Nostrana in Portland also made the list here.

    2009 James Beard finalists announced 2009

  • But notwithstanding my having blotted my Reputation, and render'd my self ridiculous, by these foolish Whims; I say, notwithstanding all this, a neighbouring Gentleman of an Estate made his Addresses to me; to which I consented, and Writings were to be drawn.

    The Lining of the Patch-Work Screen 2008

  • But notwithstanding my having blotted my Reputation, and render'd my self ridiculous, by these foolish Whims; I say, notwithstanding all this, a neighbouring Gentleman of an Estate made his Addresses to me; to which I consented, and Writings were to be drawn.

    The Lining of the Patch-Work Screen 2008

  • ~ Antifreeze-Like Blood Lets Frogs Freeze and Thaw With Winter's Whims -- Wood frogs can weather winter's ups and downs by literally freezing and thawing in step with fluctuating temperatures.

    Speedlinking 2/22/07 William Harryman 2007

  • Choose your favorite pun out of “Whims and Oddities,” and fancy that was the joke which he contributed to the hilarity of our little table.

    Roundabout Papers 2006

  • Whims and fancies!” he brought out at last in a husky, toothless bass.

    The Watch 2006

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