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  • However, most arctic animals usually neither freeze nor starve and it is therefore selfevident that they are well adapted to the several challenges of the natural environment in which they live.

    Climate change and reindeer nomadism in Finnmark, Norway 2010

  • Further, it is selfevident that knowing that a consultation or communication may be the subject of surveillance could have a chilling effect on the openness which should govern communications between lawyer and client, and is the very basis of the two rights.

    Archive 2009-03-08 2009

  • Regrettably this selfevident truth has not yet dawned on many Democratic pols.

    Webb Still Waiting For Answer From Rice On Iran 2009

  • Further, it is selfevident that knowing that a consultation or communication may be the subject of surveillance could have a chilling effect on the openness which should govern communications between lawyer and client, and is the very basis of the two rights.

    B2fxxx 2009

  • Eugene says this with a sound of vexation in his voice, leaning back in his chair and looking balefully at Lady Tippins, who nods to him as her dear Bear, and playfully insinuates that she (a selfevident proposition) is Beauty, and he Beast.

    Our Mutual Friend 2004

  • What selfevident enigma pondered with desultory constancy during

    Ulysses 2003

  • Is it not almost a selfevident axiom, that the State should require and compel the education, up to a certain standard, of every human being who is born its citizen?

    On Liberty 2002

  • Besides, it seemed somewhat selfevident, especially by the ominous tone in Sebastian's voice when he said it.

    The Pillars of Creation Goodkind, Terry 2001

  • Over two hundred years ago, our Founders changed the course of history by joining together to create a new country based on a powerful idea: We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

    President State Of The Union Address As Prepared ITY National Archives 1995

  • Over 200 years ago, our founders changed the entire course of human history by joining together to create a new country based on a single powerful idea: "We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

    President In State Of The Union Address As Delivered ITY National Archives 1995

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