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Black lasted a mere three months before high-tailing it back to the sanctity of the corporate world, where failure is more often than not rewarded with super bonuses and not just a kick in the ass and a golden parachute a la urban school bosses.
Mike Klonsky: Chicago Schools CEO Choice Shows Problem With Mayoral Control Mike Klonsky 2011
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Black lasted a mere three months before high-tailing it back to the sanctity of the corporate world, where failure is more often than not rewarded with super bonuses and not just a kick in the ass and a golden parachute a la urban school bosses.
Mike Klonsky: Chicago Schools CEO Choice Shows Problem With Mayoral Control Mike Klonsky 2011
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I mean, if you were really into Eritrean food, and you heard that there was a cart serving said food downtown, I think you can be excused for glossing over the content of the article and high-tailing it there as soon as your Eritrea-missing feet can take you.
A Little Piece of Eritrea Near City Hall | Midtown Lunch: Downtown NYC 2010
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Meantime, in case there was any doubt about the influence of Netflix and iTunes on the entertainment front, movie and music sellers Blockbuster, Movie Gallery and Trans World Entertainment unit F.Y.E have all been high-tailing it out of many U.S. towns.
Beyond Borders, What Other Retailers Are Struggling? Tom Van Riper 2011
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But suddenly one day we got a script that made it clear the place was a cockroach infested dump — Deacon had to kill one with his shoe — and suddenly Nikki was getting the hell out of there and high-tailing it to the Athletic Club.
Y&R's Melody Thomas Scott Talks Nikki's New Low and Another Emmy Snub 2011
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Finally, the rules of Wisconsin's legislature require a supermajority of members to be present for votes on spending bills, allowing the state Senate Democratic minority to temporarily halt legislative action by high-tailing it for Illinois.
Ohio's Governor Moves Against Unions Karl Rove 2011
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F.Y.E unit have all been high-tailing it out of many U.S. towns.
Where You Might Not Shop In 2011 Tom Van Riper 2011
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F.Y.E unit have all been high-tailing it out of many U.S. towns.
Where You Might Not Shop In 2011 Tom Van Riper 2011
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Four monster buddies have hijacked a classic T-Bird and are high-tailing it from New York to Hollywood on a quest for fame and fortune.
Image Comics Sneak Peek of the Week | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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Should we then assume we haven't seen the last of Ivy, who we last saw high-tailing it out of the hospital believing she had caused the car wreck?
Gossip Girl "End of the Affair" Postmortem: Burning Questions Answered! 2012
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