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By this welltimed action she deflected the reprobation - or indeed the bul -
An Autobiography Peter, Ustinov 1977
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It was a most welltimed present; for the weather is become intensely cold, and I left London in a most destitute condition with respect to wrappings. ...
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But the principal argument for reposing the power of pardoning in this case to the Chief Magistrate is this: in seasons of insurrection or rebellion, there are often critical moments, when a welltimed offer of pardon to the insurgents or rebels may restore the tranquillity of the commonwealth; and which, if suffered to pass unimproved, it may never be possible afterwards to recall.
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But the principal argument for reposing the power of pardoning in this case to the Chief Magistrate is this: in seasons of insurrection or rebellion, there are often critical moments, when a welltimed offer of pardon to the insurgents or rebels may restore the tranquillity of the commonwealth; and which, if suffered to pass unimproved, it may never be possible afterwards to recall.
The Federalist Papers Alexander Hamilton 1780
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They want YOU to PAY to SPEAK at THEIR conference. this is where a good and welltimed "do you know who I am?" shirt would come in useful.
Muti 2008
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They want YOU to PAY to SPEAK at THEIR conference. this is where a good and welltimed "do you know who I am?" shirt would come in useful.
Muti 2008
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