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The Compliance Program installed in you was the result of an experiment undertaken with wild horses in order to avoid the breaking-in process.
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The audio is sure to give the venue's newly upgraded sound system a thorough breaking-in, while the images transport with a hypnogogic flow of abstract patterns conjured through digital manipulations of a dozen shots of what looks like crumpled aluminum foil.
Sad Sacks and Barrels of Laughs Steve Dollar 2012
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In Rio Bravo, Valdo told him that his breaking-in period only had two more days to go, because despite his poor performances, he obviously was an experienced rodeoer and would have to join in the regular rotation of the bulls; no more getting Pepe every time out.
The Body Ricardo 2010
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Lee, still on his breaking-in regimen, ordered a Corona beer.
The Body Ricardo 2010
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But if you are scruffy, love Nalgenes and breaking-in hiking boots (I went a year in South America with hiking boots I wore once as a party trick), this is for you.
Meredith Fineman: You're Pretty But I'm Broke: Inexpensive Date Ideas 2010
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In reality, though, there are numerous other factors in our society that also have determining influence on “breaking-in the biz” beyond the ones mentioned here.
Sequential Parts – “Are you the William Hung of aspiring comic book professionals?” 2009
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GATES: He said I'm investigating a breaking-in and entering charge.
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While I was inditing the goodly matter which my readers have just perused, I might be said to go through a course of breaking-in to stand criticism, like a shooting-pony to stand fire.
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Ususally there is a long 'breaking-in' period that has to elapse before writers and actors really start to feel comfortable on their show.
Archive 2008-07-01 Adam Whitehead 2008
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Ususally there is a long 'breaking-in' period that has to elapse before writers and actors really start to feel comfortable on their show.
Battlestar Galactica: The Mini-Series Adam Whitehead 2008
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