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As for the American public, the reality that Obama is dishonest and out-of-control seems to finally be setting-in; the poll numbers are now headed steadily south- is he already facing his Waterloo on this legislation?
Obama’s Health Care Strategy: Vote First, Sell Second - Dan_McLaughlin’s blog - RedState 2009
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As for the American public, the reality that Obama is not up to the job seems to finally be setting-in; the poll numbers are now headed steadily south- is he already facing his Waterloo on this legislation?
Hoyer: No consensus on Government Health Plan Option or Health Surtax - Dan_Perrin’s blog - RedState 2009
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It is the setting-in of the bright Arabian Nights.
A Christmas Tree 2007
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It is the setting-in of the bright Arabian Nights.
A Christmas Tree 2007
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There is something about the setting sun, the setting-in of autumn that is unbearably sad.
rilkean heart 2004
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"The only safeguard against authority and rigidity setting-in is a playful attitude." .....
vaneigem Diary Entry vaneigem 2001
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My private theory is that the death of George V caused the setting-in of the rot.
A Rude Awakening Aldiss, Brian 1978
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The weeks crept away with the setting-in of the frosts.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 Various
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The ship in which he sailed had a very short passage, at least for a period when the arts of ship-building and navigation were so little understood, and landed him safely at Quebec some days before the setting-in of winter.
Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 (of 3) James Athearn Jones
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It is the setting-in of the bright Arabian Nights.
The Elson Readers, Book 5 Christine M. Keck
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