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Don't forget the grand-daddy of them all — the Chamber of Commerce.
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When not sketching cells, some animators create fine art, while many of today's fine artists incorporate cartoon iconography into their work -- notably Rob English, Ausgang, Isabel Samaras, and the grand-daddy of them all Robert Williams.
Lisa Derrick: Retro Cool Pop Art at the Palms this Weekend: Rare Exhibit of MidCentury Modern and MC-Influenced Fine Art Lisa Derrick 2010
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Hence such costly survivals as the high-speed rail line, London's Crossrail and the grand-daddy of them all, the Olympics, whose organisers have so much surplus money they disclosed this week that they were giving their overpaid executives six-figure bonuses "to perform inspirationally".
The maths of coalition has opened the door to lobbyists | Simon Jenkins 2011
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As for casinos with regal monikers, leave the Imperial Palace, take a right, and in about two blocks you will run into the grand-daddy of all casinos ...
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When not sketching cells, some animators create fine art, while many of today's fine artists incorporate cartoon iconography into their work -- notably Ron English, Ausgang, Isabel Samaras, and the grand-daddy of them all Robert Williams.
Lisa Derrick: Retro Cool Pop Art at the Palms this Weekend: Rare Exhibit of MidCentury Modern and MC-Influenced Fine Art Lisa Derrick 2010
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Reagan was the grand-daddy of conservatism … modern day …
Think Progress » Rep. Trent Franks: African-Americans were better off under slavery. 2010
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Above all, how's the grand-daddy of them all, NAFTA, doing?
Ian Fletcher: More Free Trade Agreements? When NAFTA Failed? Ian Fletcher 2011
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Above all, how's the grand-daddy of them all, NAFTA, doing?
Ian Fletcher: More Free Trade Agreements? When NAFTA Failed? Ian Fletcher 2011
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The grand-daddy of all Twitter applications - whether Air based or not - is undoubtedly Tweetdeck.
Archive 2010-02-01 2010
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The grand-daddy of all Normandy histories is based on the direct recollections of participants.
How the Battle Was Won, if Not Yet the War Alexander Rose 2011
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