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Slacken the batter with a spoonful of egg white and then fold in the rest.
Archive 2008-06-01 Haalo 2008
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Slacken the batter with a spoonful of egg white and then fold in the rest.
Lemon Delicious Haalo 2008
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"Slacken off those lee braces a bit, and haul in these to the weather-side!" said the captain, as soon as he had got back to his proper place on the poop again.
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Slacken thy speed, O ranger of the sky, remembering the risk to a Brahmana's life.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 2 Books 4, 5, 6 and 7 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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Slacken tent ropes a little, especially where they are new.
The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters The Lost Treasure of Buffalo Hollow Charles Henry Lerrigo 1916
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Slacken the knot an instant, and they will all have play.
Evan Harrington — Volume 6 George Meredith 1868
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Slacken the knot an instant, and they will all have play.
Evan Harrington — Complete George Meredith 1868
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Slacken the knot an instant, and they will all have play.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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"Slacken, we are too far for accurate aim; and we English must not disgrace ourselves in Danish eyes."
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"Slacken yet more;" and before the pursuers could recover their confusion, a third fell, then a fourth, before the unerring shafts.
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