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Rising self-awareness among the Cantonese is paralleled by the reassertion of identity among the Hakka, the southern Fujianese Min, the Swatow and other peoples now empowered by economic success and embittered by age-old restraints from the north.
China’s Ethnic Fault Lines Dru C. Gladney 2009
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A decisive battle has not yet been fought in Korea, and we maintain our positions in the Chinese port cities of Amoy and Swatow, from which we can advance at will into the Chinese hinterland.
DBTL 28: Everyone Avoids Me Like a Cyclone Ranger Johnny Pez 2009
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A decisive battle has not yet been fought in Korea, and we maintain our positions in the Chinese port cities of Amoy and Swatow, from which we can advance at will into the Chinese hinterland.
Archive 2009-08-01 Johnny Pez 2009
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As Kazu was driving her Kembara along Hutton Road to Swatow Lane, a motorcycle suddenly hit her car from the left back.
Girl's Night Out Turned Tragic Jerine 2005
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As Kazu was driving her Kembara along Hutton Road to Swatow Lane, a motorcycle suddenly hit her car from the left back.
Archive 2005-12-01 Jerine 2005
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It all started with an Amuse Bouche, Miyagi Oysters with Swatow mignonette.
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I believe the Swatow here refers to the Chinese restaurant in Boston, if not, the one in Toronto, but either way it is a North American place and not Southeast Asian.
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I believe the Swatow here refers to the Chinese restaurant in Boston, if not, the one in Toronto, but either way it is a North American place and not Southeast Asian.
Augieland: 2006
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It all started with an Amuse Bouche, Miyagi Oysters with Swatow mignonette.
Augieland: 2006
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They come from Swatow, a fine port you should visit if ever you would.
A Rude Awakening Aldiss, Brian 1978
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