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  • Most anyone visiting this web site is somewhat familiar with John Corapi's story, so briefly,

    Heroes or Villains? 2010

  • In opposition to a Hegelian emanationist epistemology, briefly,

    Asthmatic 2009

  • Buddhism, is of the utmost significance in the history of philosophy: for example, all too briefly,

    Hegel on Buddhism 2007

  • Scrooge seemed uneasy in his mind; and answered briefly,

    A Christmas Carol 2007

  • Therefore when the Rector, rejoicing in an outlet for his long pent-up discoveries, and regarding this sage man as one of his family, repeated the whole of his adventure at Carne Castle, Mr. Shargeloes said, briefly,

    Springhaven Richard Doddridge 2004

  • SECRETARY HERMAN: Well, I would just comment very briefly,

    Remarks By The President On Patients Bill Of Rights A ITY National Archives 1998

  • It should have come as no real surprise therefore, when, after pulling up outside her cottage after an almost silent drive, Luke should say briefly,

    A Time to Dream Jordan, Penny 1991

  • It should have come as no real surprise therefore, when, after pulling up outside her cottage after an almost silent drive, Luke should say briefly,

    A Time to Dream Jordan, Penny 1991

  • Here I shall omit talking about the g.t.f., but, briefly,

    Sin-Itiro Tomonaga - Nobel Lecture 1972

  • He went on to enquire about Cor's state of mind and she answered briefly,

    Damsel In Green Neels, Betty 1970

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