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They had always had a devil who was responsible for their pecadilloes; he was a convenient little institution to have around when the pecadilloes were a little more numerous than was compatible with the moral standard of Mintonville, and they realized that if the devil were removed from the Mintonville directory they would have to reform or shoulder their own shortcomings.
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His wife was humiliated (or should have been) and he was exposed as not only being a regular with the local prostitutes, but his pecadilloes are public knowledge now.
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Shame Blair never had any pecadilloes other than causing wars of course.
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His wife was humiliated (or should have been) and he was exposed as not only being a regular with the local prostitutes, but his pecadilloes are public knowledge now.
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And who are you going to have left as a candidate after you've ruled everyone out for pecadilloes?
Edwards Camp, Under Siege, Is In Bunker Mode Over Blogger Story 2009
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What you're seeing is classic CYA mode; the Republican leadership knows they're in deep and the only way out is to desperately act as if they had no idea that any of this was happening and that they can't be aware of the pecadilloes of every congressman on the Hill.
October 2006 2006
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In fact, none of the pecadilloes he attacked in that particular column make the slightest difference with regard to precision of thought or expression, which is his pretext for criticism.
Sauce for the Gander David Wharton 2007
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Anyone can describe lavender, cobblestones and the pecadilloes of the French, but here is a woman who notices the little ironies and blessings in everyday life common to us all and has the talent to render them with humor, grace and charm.
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I agree that their keyhole peeking is inappropriate, but I would rather point out that it debases them more than it illuminates the public, and find a more subtle and cheeky way to expose thier pecadilloes.
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Anonymous above, please proofread carefully your own snark about Miss Snark's proofing pecadilloes.
Poaching clients...or frying, fricaseeing, filleting or fonduing Miss Snark 2005
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