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  • abbreviation Grand Army of the Republic

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  • I guess spelling it gar is quite true for this generic shounen hero only the likes of the Undefeated School of the East are befitting of the title of GAR.

    Write for Your Life 2009

  • And events like the GAR are a wonderful way to unite with other people who will encourage, support and assist you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

    Blackanthem Military News 2010

  • Over in our twitter discussions, God Len posed the question as to whether or not there are any "GAR" females.

    Japanator 2008

  • The Board of Directors of Golden Agri-Resources Ltd ( "GAR") wishes to inform that PT Sinar Mas

    FinanzNachrichten.de: Aktuelle Nachrichten 2010

  • Here's the incredible news -- on February 9th, Golden Agri Resources GAR, the very same palm oil grower Nestlé bought from to get itself into hot water with Greenpeace, announced a commitment to exclude all deforestation from its products.

    Scott Poynton: Dancing With Devils Scott Poynton 2011

  • GAR's Forest Conservation Policy mirrors Nestlé's RSGs and is a startling demonstration of how large companies, like Nestlé, can indeed lead change even in the complete absence of government regulations or UN conventions requiring them to do so.

    Scott Poynton: Dancing With Devils Scott Poynton 2011

  • GAR Pale Ale is a year-round offering, available over the bar in pints or in growler jugs to go.

    Beer: Recognition never gets old Greg Kitsock 2010

  • Here's the incredible news -- on February 9th, Golden Agri Resources GAR, the very same palm oil grower Nestlé bought from to get itself into hot water with Greenpeace, announced a commitment to exclude all deforestation from its products.

    Scott Poynton: Dancing With Devils Scott Poynton 2011

  • Finally, the Great American Restaurant group, which operates three Sweetwater Tavern brewpubs in northern Virginia, walked away with a gold for its GAR Pale Ale in the Extra Special Bitter or Strong Bitter Category.

    Beer: Recognition never gets old Greg Kitsock 2010

  • Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.

    Five Fun Facts About Memorial Day | myFiveBest 2010

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