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"Preferable," adds Evelyn, "for cleansing the passages, and sharpening appetite, to most of our hotter herbs, and salad ingredients."
Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie
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Preferable to Lewis's other remarkable books simply because of the title, which reveals the true intent of liberalism.
May 30th, 2009 m_francis 2009
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Preferable to wins/losses is the Quality Start, when a pitcher goes at least 6 innings in a start and gives up no more than 3 earned runs.
Andy McDonald: Hail to the King, Baby Andy McDonald 2010
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OrenWithAnE: Preferable as in normatively desirable.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Violent Misdemeanants, the Right to Bear Arms, and the Right to Vote 2010
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Preferable to wins/losses is the Quality Start, when a pitcher goes at least 6 innings in a start and gives up no more than 3 earned runs.
Andy McDonald: Hail to the King, Baby Andy McDonald 2010
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Preferable scenario to onsite orientation - use pre-visit planning and post-visit environment.
Max Anderson, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 'Moving from virtual to visceral' Mia 2009
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Preferable to wins/losses is the Quality Start, when a pitcher goes at least 6 innings in a start and gives up no more than 3 earned runs.
Andy McDonald: Hail to the King, Baby Andy McDonald 2010
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Preferable scenario to onsite orientation - use pre-visit planning and post-visit environment.
Archive 2009-04-01 Mia 2009
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Preferable to wins/losses is the Quality Start, when a pitcher goes at least 6 innings in a start and gives up no more than 3 earned runs.
Andy McDonald: Hail to the King, Baby Andy McDonald 2010
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This time it may be different, and the GSA is gearing up to be the point agency in what is sometimes called Environmentally Preferable Procurement, or "green supply chain management."
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