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  • noun soccer someone connected with Tottenham Hotspur FC, as a fan, player, coach etc.

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  • The Geneva Spur is a large rock outcroping and is the last clibm before reachng the South Col. I took this picture in 2003 but in 2008 there was no snow at all.

    Mt. Everest 2010

  • That night, we came to an isle, which he called Spur-kite land, because we found there great store of such a kind of bird in shape, but very delicate, of which we killed and roasted many; staying there till the next day midnoon (8th October), when we departed thence.

    Sir Francis Drake Revived Philip [Editor] Nichols

  • That night, we came to an isle, which he called Spur-kite land, because we found there great store of such a kind of bird in shape, but very delicate, of which we killed and roasted many; staying there till the next day midnoon (8th October), when we departed thence.

    Sir Francis Drake Revived. Paras. 100-199 1909

  • Of course, being science fiction readers we also soon realize that the upsiders are post-humans and so it's easy to get immersed in Spur's discovery of the bigger picture.

    [UPDATED] REVIEW: 2006 Nebula Award Short Fiction Nominees 2007

  • In the hospital, Spur uses their advanced "tell" communications device (such an off-putting device to have on a Luddite world!) and catches the attention of off-worlder High Gregory, who soon arrives with a contingent to set things straight in Spur's farming village.

    [UPDATED] REVIEW: 2006 Nebula Award Short Fiction Nominees 2007

  • Of course, being science fiction readers we also soon realize that the upsiders are post-humans and so it's easy to get immersed in Spur's discovery of the bigger picture.

    REVIEW: The Year's Best Science Fiction # 23 edited by Gardner Dozois 2006

  • Of course, being science fiction readers we also soon realize that the upsiders are post-humans and so it's easy to get immersed in Spur's discovery of the bigger picture.

    REVIEW: 2006 Hugo Award Short Fiction Nominees 2006

  • Buford, too, believes Gooden could wind up being more than a short-term Spur if he fits as well with the team's way of playing as he believes he can.

    unknown title 2009

  • In Goshen, DaVino-Garcia rehabilitates neglected horses with her husband, Robert, at the farm she calls Spur of the Moment Ranch and Haven.

    News from www.rep-am.com 2008

  • In Goshen, DaVino-Garcia rehabilitates neglected horses with her husband, Robert, at the farm she calls Spur of the Moment Ranch and Haven.

    News from www.rep-am.com 2008

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