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Now, for some, the internet world is simply a collection of more properties to be used as leverage in down-and-dirty business transactions.

Art Brodsky: Our Open Internet Under Siege Art Brodsky 2010

Now, for some, the internet world is simply a collection of more properties to be used as leverage in down-and-dirty business transactions.

Art Brodsky: Our Open Internet Under Siege Art Brodsky 2010

This rapid-fire progression of statements, counter-statements, letters from Congress, and board resignations was a down-and-dirty fight for the title of "True Advocate for Women's Health."

Mara Leventhal: When One Women's Health Advocate Is Pitted Against Another, No One Wins Mara Leventhal 2012

According to one show insider, this problem exists for all of the contestants, but especially for Lusk because of his tendency to let it rip when the song isn't down-and-dirty rock-and-roll or heavy metal.

American Idol Backstage Report: Jacob Lusk on the Hot Seat 2011

Not only is he the Doctor with the most distinctive appearance that still manages to be somewhat suave, but he's also the Doctor most likely to get down-and-dirty with his fists, what with the training in Venusian Aikido and all, and he's also the most gadget-friendly Doctor.

Dr. Who As Anime 2009

And that begs a serious question: What's more attractive for a conservative politician who wants to make a difference – the considerable megaphone of Fox, or the down-and-dirty, 24-hour-a-day scrap to get and hold the world's hardest job?

Palin, Fox continue long media trend for conservatives 2010

JPMorgan employees also committed down-and-dirty Tammany Hall-style crimes like bribery and bid-rigging.

Richard (RJ) Eskow: Want to Solve All your Problems, Rupert Murdoch? Become A Banker. RJ 2011

JPMorgan employees also committed down-and-dirty Tammany Hall-style crimes like bribery and bid-rigging.

Richard (RJ) Eskow: Want to Solve All your Problems, Rupert Murdoch? Become A Banker. RJ 2011

But it was in Wisconsin that the down-and-dirty details of their operation began to emerge -- they'd not only funded the election campaigns of the governor and the new GOP legislature, but also an advertising effort attacking the state's teachers.

Bill McKibben: Koch Brothers + US Chamber = Why Congress Doesn't Care About Climate Change Bill McKibben 2011

She could say what GOP mainstream political leaders couldn't, and say it in a way that would get the hoots and whistles from the millions that wanted the GOP to get down-and-dirty and call Obama out.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Palin Presidential Scam Stays in High Gear Earl Ofari Hutchinson 2011