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  • After World War II, tens of thousands of Britons moved to Australia under a government program that subsidized the price of their passage by ship—leading to the immigrants' being dubbed "10-pound poms."

    Australia Taps U.K., Ireland for Workers David Fickling 2011

  • Two 10-pound pork shoulder that I smoked for about 12 hours.

    The New York Cork Report 2009

  • Amid the bedlam a busboy ferries a dozen Champagne flutes and a 10-pound crystal ice bowl through the scrum, threading the gap like Barry Sanders in his heyday.

    Inside The Vegas Party Machine Steven Bertoni 2011

  • Rome is a beautiful 10-pound baby who came into this world camera-ready.

    Louis Licari: "Look Good for Your Baby!" Louis Licari 2011

  • Dennis Fath, a homeowner near the suburb of Schaumburg, Ill., said Rocky, his 10-pound bichon frise, was killed by a coyote in 2009.

    Coyotes Establish Residency in Chicago Joe Barrett 2011

  • As he did exercises on the floor, Ms. Ragan swung a 10-pound kettle bell over his head.

    Let the Boss Really See You Sweat Sue Shellenbarger 2011

  • I completed all three circuits at rush hour, wearing a Banana Republic pencil skirt and lugging a 10-pound work tote.

    Giving Pedicabs a Shot Anne Kadet 2011

  • Two 10-pound pork shoulder that I smoked for about 12 hours.

    What We Drank 2009

  • The tomatoes were sold in 10-ounce and 10-pound packages to retailers and food-service distributors throughout Missouri and Illinois, the company said.

    Grape Tomatoes Recalled After Salmonella Found Bill Tomson 2011

  • A goose will render several cups of fat, which is why a 10-pound bird serves only four to six hungry people.

    Stuffed, Stuffed Goose Aleksandra Crapanzano 2011

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