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Stephens in his essay upon "Pleading," time-honored Fearne in his
The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Various
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The Palestinian papers: Pleading for a fig leaf | Editorial
Hu Jintao's visit: the story the media missed | Dean Baker 2011
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Here, then, are the three legs to the stool of infantile, destructive behavior: defining reality based on my subjective perceptions ( "but also how they saw themselves"), relying on emotions and feelings over tradition and reason ( "not from argument but from attitude"), and resorting to raw power (usually political) rather than to respectful argument ( "Pleading had turned into demand").
A couple of thoughts about Obama's "Hey, You're Gay, Hurray!" Day 2009
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Pleading your own case for a free early check-in or late check-out can sometimes work, especially if the hotel isn't full.
Check In and Out Your Way Andrea Petersen 2011
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Pleading “principle,” he has actually turned down some $100 million in stimulus money for Louisiana.
Sunday Reading 2009
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The Palestinian papers: Pleading for a fig leaf | Editorial
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The Palestinian papers: Pleading for a fig leaf | Editorial
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Pleading the flu, bassist Eric Axelson spent a good chunk of the show sitting down, but rallied to his feet for "Do the Standing Still," an indictment of too-cool-for-school, arms-folded show watchers.
In concert: The Dismemberment Plan at Black Cat Chris Klimek 2011
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The Palestinian papers: Pleading for a fig leaf | Editorial
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Pleading the flu, bassist Eric Axelson spent a good chunk of the show sitting down, but rallied to his feet for "Do the Standing Still," an indictment of too-cool-for-school, arms-folded show watchers.
Performing arts reviews Post 2011
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