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  • "I'm even out there in the South African winters when it's minus-five degrees."

    A Golf Great Works to Stays Fit, Well Over 50 Jennifer A. Murphy 2011

  • The data showed that in March more households thought that inflation would grow at a steady pace, as the gauge measuring the inflation outlook rose steeply to 10 from minus-five.

    French GDP Rises 0.4% in Fourth Quarter Gabriele Parussini 2011

  • Kinda strikes me as more of a "minus-five SPF-oil guy" than the "concerned-about-melanoma's type".

    Get to know new Caps defenseman Scott Hannan Lindsay Applebaum 2010

  • Second down: Jason Pierre-Paul sacks Mr. Garrard for minus-five yards.

    Battling Back From the Brink Aditi Kinkhabwala 2010

  • Boise State nearly tripled Oregon's time of possession (42: 32-17: 28) while Mr. Blount managed eight carries for minus-five yards and a safety.

    A Thin Line Between Wins and Losses 2009

  • Lehtinen was Dallas 'top goal-scorer last season with 26, but he was having trouble finding the net and was a minus-five entering Saturday night.

    USATODAY.com - Hockey - Anaheim vs. Dallas 2006

  • With a game-time temperature of nine degrees and a wind chill of minus-five, the Lobos relied heavily on the run.

    USATODAY.com 2003

  • Schaub completed 39-of-53 passes for 326 yards and two TDs, but the Cavaliers were held to minus-five yards rushing.

    USATODAY.com 2003

  • With a game-time temperature of nine degrees and a wind chill of minus-five, the Lobos relied heavily on the run.

    USATODAY.com 2003

  • The Buckeyes sputtered offensively after taking the 17-point lead, rushing for minus-five yards rushing.

    NCAA Football - Wisconsin vs. Ohio State 2001

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