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Examples
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"Why not?" answered Lige, who, like the others, was increasing his speed when old "Wimby" rose up suddenly from the roadside ahead of them, and motioned them frantically to go back.
The Gentleman from Indiana Booth Tarkington 1907
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On long matches, such as Wimby, I record the next program or programs for another hour following the matches, because if there's an overflow, it'll be picked up on the next program.
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We love watching the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open and in theory having ESPN2 live broadcasting Wimby every morning should be a productivity killing treat for us.
Archive 2008-06-01 2008
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We love watching the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open and in theory having ESPN2 live broadcasting Wimby every morning should be a productivity killing treat for us.
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After I came home, I checked the Wimby website and found out the match was still on!
A boy and his racket 2008
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Great to see Roger roll right along, although, he had better forgot the white slacks and other accouterments and stay focused on winning Wimby this year.
Nadal Wins 1st Grass Court Title; Federer Wins 55th Ron Buckmire 2008
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The background gurgling noise heard in Wimby Bars caused by people trying to get the last bubbles out of their milkshakes by slurping loudly through their straws.
The Meaning of Liff Adams, Douglas, 1952- 1983
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However, a vagabonding tinker won her heart, and after their marriage she continued to be known as "Mr.. Wimby"; for so complete was the bridegroom's insignificance that it extended to his name, which proved quite unrememberable, and he was usually called "Widder-Woman Wimby's Husband," or, more simply, "Mr. Wimby."
The Gentleman from Indiana Booth Tarkington 1907
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Wimby says the Cross-Roads folks'll be worse 'n ever, and, says he,' Tell him to stick close to town, 'says he.
The Gentleman from Indiana Booth Tarkington 1907
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Story Highlights Petra Kvitova made the Wimby semis but regressed; now she's back in fine form Just because Janko Tipseravic was mentally beaten doesn't make him a tanker'
SI.com 2011
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