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The arrival of a nearly-dead man on May's doorstep could be the final spark that sets light to their tinder-box world.
New Book Releases for Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance and Fantasy – November 3, 2009 Donna 2009
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The Crew arrives, with a nearly-dead Sasquatch in tow, and engage police, shrugging off a hail of bullets.
Omega Flight #2 (of 5) | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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Those voters both nearly-dead and brain-dead, who comprise the Fox News audience.
Obama Vs. Hillary: Who Has The Magic Bullet Needed To Beat Republicans? 2009
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Having seen Fox's photos, that doesn't appear to be the case, and she doesn't look nearly nearly-dead enough as somebody would who tried to wear that tight of a corset without working up to it. ...
Jonah Hex: Stumpy Meets Crazy Corset Cosmo7 2009
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Plus it looks like we might finally have a replacement for the nearly-dead Transporter series of films.
First Look: Adrien Brody's The Courier Teaser Poster « FirstShowing.net 2008
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The first role he referred to was that of the nearly-dead Captain Pinbacker in Danny Boyle's Sunshine see photo below, just one of many films I'm sure no one knew he was even in.
Exclusive: On Acting With Mark Strong - England's Secret Weapon « FirstShowing.net 2008
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Seems as if everything is normal, except for the whole nearly-dead level BP.
Introducing Triple-Yogh Days: Complete with a Random Bullets of Catch-up Preamble Heo 2008
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Still, there was a heavily nostalgic, almost valedictory feel in the red brick town hall here where Mr. McCain returned Sunday night for one last town-hall-style meeting in New Hampshire, the state that launched his presidential race in 2000, and which revived his nearly-dead candidacy when he won its primary earlier this year.
Filled With Nostalgia, McCain Returns to New Hampshire - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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Still, there was a heavily nostalgic, almost valedictory feel in the red brick town hall here where Mr. McCain returned Sunday night for one last town-hall-style meeting in New Hampshire, the state that launched his presidential race in 2000, and which revived his nearly-dead candidacy when he won its primary earlier this year.
Filled With Nostalgia, McCain Returns to New Hampshire - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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Ardenal had, at one point, discovered the remnants of a nearly-dead God - someone her people had once worshipped, but had since forgotten.
Gamemastering Is An Art, Part VII: Catching Up wolfieboy 2004
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