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In the second half, the game was played mostly in Japanese territory.
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If the fed withheld the land as a requirement of statehood even though this would be improper then when the borders are set for a new state, the land retained by the fed must be still classified as territory.
The Volokh Conspiracy » “Can a State Take Federal Land by Eminent Domain?” 2010
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The first half of the film charts a course through James M. Cain territory.
VinceKeenan.com 2008
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Add to that Lambert's endorsement, the Black Democratic Caucus keeping quiet (not even going so far as to hold their noses and endorse Webb), and Webb's high negatives with black voters -- Allen is heading into 10-point win territory.
SURVEY USA 2006
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And the two other senior Iranian officials we intended to snatch in Kurdish territory.
W picked Iraq to attack, because it was the easiest --- 2007
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People try to get laughs out of mediocrity verging towards terrible, but it's thin territory.
Random Ferrettage: Exercising My Hright To Be The Last Link On Earth demiurgent 2005
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Pope Benedict XVI ended his visit to Bavaria on September 14, with an emotional farewell in which he confided his homeland to "the intercession of all those saints who lived in German territory."
Pope ends memorable return to Bavaria Argent 2006
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But above all, the pope desired to recall with grateful affection, the dear Catholic community that lives in Turkish territory...
Angelus: Thanks to Church of Turkey that lives Advent like Mary Argent 2006
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Apparently American G.I.s in World War I first had them in Belgium, "But because of poor geography skills, or because many Belgians spoke French, the GIs assumed they were in French territory."
Can You Say Product Placement? or Another Reason Why I Love My Kid Becca 2005
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Apparently American G.I.s in World War I first had them in Belgium, "But because of poor geography skills, or because many Belgians spoke French, the GIs assumed they were in French territory."
Archive 2005-11-01 Becca 2005
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