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    In peace, competition had become difficult, until the British ship owner cried for war; yet he already felt, without acknowledging it even to himself, that in war he was likely to enjoy little profit or pleasure on the day when the long, low, black hull of the Yankee privateer, with her tapering, bending spars, her long-range guns, and her sharp-faced captain, should appear on the western horizon, and suddenly, at the sight of heavy-lumbering British merchantman, should fling out her white wings of canvas, and fly down on her prey.

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He had a good look. From my angle, it looked like it might fall.

He had a good look. From my angle, it looked like it might fall.

by Jeff Ackermann Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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I think the state of this country worsens every day, ... It's full of garbage, there's a lot of crime read more

I think the state of this country worsens every day, ... It's full of garbage, there's a lot of crime and a lot of corruption in the government and police. It's all upside down ? everything.

by John Alexander Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Of course, when they had their best years, they never quite got it done. They went (to the Super Bowl) read more

Of course, when they had their best years, they never quite got it done. They went (to the Super Bowl) four times, but never won. They're starved up there.

by Bill Adams Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions read more

Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions and information and the second one is the intimidation of those who make complaints against public officials. In my opinion, there is no doubt that these phenomena are more than allegations, but have in fact considerable basis in reality.

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It was my first straight dramatic role, and the most adult, intelligent one I have ever played.

It was my first straight dramatic role, and the most adult, intelligent one I have ever played.

by June Allyson Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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We felt that if we could do it at the right price, the cleaning robot would be embraced by the read more

We felt that if we could do it at the right price, the cleaning robot would be embraced by the masses.

by Colin Angle Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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I don't know who set the schedule but it is negative for good results.

I don't know who set the schedule but it is negative for good results.

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Even if it takes 20 years to build out, the effect will still be the same, ... The overall mule read more

Even if it takes 20 years to build out, the effect will still be the same, ... The overall mule deer population will likely drop to some degree.

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There has been some disappointment over hedge-fund performance in general, but investors are still after that upside potential - a read more

There has been some disappointment over hedge-fund performance in general, but investors are still after that upside potential - a star manager to hit a home run for them.

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