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  • "Motherly," murmured Professor van Duyl, and she detected the faint trace of a sneer in his voice.

    You Don't Take Names Ajay Nair 2010

  • "Motherly" was the word to describe her, and comforting usually, though Aes Sedai features made putting an age to her impossible.

    Lord of Chaos Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1994

  • Motherly ghost-buster Allison begins a new chapter in her life when she launches a career as a lawyer, all while Joe lands a new job as well.

    Tonight's TV Hot List: Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 2011

  • Motherly, but with a healthy dose of bitterness and anger.

    Casting Aaron Sorkin's John Edwards movie 2010

  • Motherly sentimental ladies, in his opinion, were the least critical and most forgiving of owners, and he put up gladly with their gushing telephone calls because they also tended to pay his bills on receipt.

    The Elvis Latte Allie Dresser 2010

  • Over and above a Step Motherly treatment by Federal and State Government is making situation worse for our Elderly.

    General Election 2009 wake up call for Senior Citizens 2009

  • This post was written by Robina, at Motherly Loving, and submitted for publication here at Catholic Cuisine.

    Monkey Bread Cross Jessica 2009

  • This post was written by Robina, at Motherly Loving, and submitted for publication here at Catholic Cuisine.

    Rice Krispie Flower Crown for May Crowning Jessica 2009

  • She will protect us, in other words, from unknown phone calls at 3: 00 am in her strong leader avatar, while using the bounty of the Earth to feed us in her Motherly aspect.

    Hillary Ad: "I Know Your Traditions And Culture" 2009

  • Motherly voices retell the story of Hanukkah as an explanation of why we eat latkes.

    Cookbooks in the United States. 2009

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