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  • Unfortunately, that building was torn down in the early 1970's to make-way for a more modern structure, which I believe was replaced in turn by the building pictured above.

    Nick Carr: Forgotten Ruins in Dobbs Ferry 2010

  • And as she emphatically was the superior of all other women upon the floor I did not fail to dilate with the distinction accorded me: felt it in the glances, the deference and the ready make-way which attended upon our progress.

    Desert Dust J. Clinton Shepherd 1911

  • They refused to budge or make-way until John has submitted to the kisses of all their members, their own party being at the opposite end of the hall than John’s destination.

    An E-Mail Note Plus Mini Update « Whatever 2007

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