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If Tony will do-a da job for 300 bucks, I'll tell-a you wot.
Archive 2010-04-01 Peter Rozovsky 2010
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As for publishing differences, as far as I can tell teen books stay on the shelf longer than adult books do-a definite plus.
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The second thing to say about arguments of those who defend Executive Order 9066 is that they have the burden of proof not only that evidence of an actual threat existed (as they claim the MAGIC cables do-a claim I have previously called into serious question) but that it guided the conduct of those in government.
IsThatLegal? 2004
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The Rex Foundation, though it has no specific area of concern like a lot of foundations do-a lot of foundations pretty strictly benefit things like medical research, or public health issues, or homeless issues-the Rex Foundation has got a really broad, sort of a shotgun approach to how it benefits things.
Stand And Be Counted Crosby, David 2000
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Still holding Bibulus clear of the floor, he looked about until he found something that would do-a cabinet six feet tall.
Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993
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"Exactly, except that what will activate the trigger won't be something the mage does, but something I do-a kind of a mental twist to release the rest of it."
Oathbreaker Lackey, Mercedes 1989
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She had looked forward to a quick ride back to the apartment, a bath-even if she had to cart kettles of boiled water, which she usually had to do-a simple meal of whatever was left over, and a quiet evening listening to music on the radio.
A Fine Red Rain Kaminsky, Stuart M. 1987
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There isn't a great deal to do-a sample of blood and I should like to do a scan. one or two tests. they should take two or three hours, no more.
Grasp A Nettle Neels, Betty 1977
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There remained for the Fuehrer only the little job of providing-as he had promised the generals he would do-a propaganda reason for starting the war.
The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler Shirer, William L 1961
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"Whadda you do-a here?" demanded the man, "me thinka you one-a da sneak-a da tief."
The Ocean Wireless Boys And The Naval Code John Henry Goldfrap 1898
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