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Well 'ol dumb Joe may think the Russian economy is "Withering" but he must see a different Russia than I do.
Latest Articles Fox/AP 2009
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With the knowledge of vacuum cleaners being forbidden after The Withering what can possibly stand in the way of the unclean menace?
Jan. 12th, 2009 - Issue 0.034 z0mbieastronaut 2009
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Withering under McCain's fire, Romney, predictably, vaguely backtracked some after Obama's speech, saying he's against "timetables," while still saying "we all want our troops to come home as soon as possible."
William Bradley: Obama's Big Republican Problem (It's Not What You Think) William Bradley 2011
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They'll need to, given the "snogging" and "crisps" and "corkers" in "Withering Tights" HarperCollins, 274 pages, $16.99 , Ms. Rennison's comic novel for pubescent readers starring Georgia's 14-year-old cousin, Tallulah.
Misty Moors and Gothic Séances Meghan Cox Gurdon 2011
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Withering sarcasm may be more effective than technical jargon when it is aimed at the millions of people facing life without work.
Spending review serves up sixpences in a pudding of manure and gravel Simon Hoggart 2010
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They compete with each other to gain his favor and avoid the dreaded “Withering Looks”.
Aye, Dark Overlord! Destined to be a party classic « Third Point of Singularity 2009
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The new “target” has to come up with an excuse of her own, or suffer the Withering Glance.
Aye, Dark Overlord! Destined to be a party classic « Third Point of Singularity 2009
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With 99% of the UK's work force calling in sick with ever changing symptoms The Prof has to find the cause of the disease before he too submits to one of the many Withering illnesses.
Jan. 12th, 2009 - Issue 0.034 z0mbieastronaut 2009
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Hopefully the excuse will accomplish two goals: shift the blame for the failure to one of the other players, and avoid the baleful eye of the Dark Lord with his “Withering Glance”.
Aye, Dark Overlord! Destined to be a party classic « Third Point of Singularity 2009
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The show focuses on the adventures of the eponymous Professor Nebulous, leader of the eco-troubleshooting team of K.E.N.T. (the Key Environmental Non-Judgmental Taskforce) as they combat various catastrophes and try to set the world back on the right path following a worldwide disaster known as "The Withering".
Jan. 12th, 2009 - Issue 0.034 z0mbieastronaut 2009
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