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  • George made a mistake comin 'home, or if he did come home he ought've invistigated his welcome and see that it wasn't mined.

    Mr. Dooley's Philosophy Finley Peter Dunne 1901

  • "The feds ought've been given the updated numbers," said University of Houston economist Dr. Barton Smith, who has been predicting sales tax revenue numbers for Metro for about 15 years.

    blogHOUSTON - THE STREAM Kevin Whited 2010

  • "The feds ought've been given the updated numbers," said University of Houston economist Dr. Barton Smith, who has been predicting sales tax revenue numbers for Metro for about 15 years.

    blogHOUSTON - THE STREAM Kevin Whited 2010

  • I ought've told you this afternoon, but -- I guess I was kind of forgetful, too. "

    O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 Various

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