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I'm sure it could have been nothing but one of those flashes of intuition for which successful executives are noted which caused me to pick this man in spite of his absurd ranting and illfavored appearance.
Greener Than You Think Ward Moore 1940
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Jean was even more illfavored, having a scar across his mouth which gave him an artificial harelip.
Greener Than You Think Ward Moore 1940
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As he reached the corner of William-street, his attention was attracted by a beautiful boy who stood at a fruit-stall stationed there, trafficking with an illfavored old woman for a couple of oranges.
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I would willingly, if possible, by groping after one who lurks in the dark place a hand upon his crest, and drag the illfavored being into open day, well persuaded that if this can be done he will be consigned to the surprise, derision and contempt of the public.
Letter from Joseph Caldwell to the Wilmington Gazette, 1805 or After 1805
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