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If she, Ms. Palin, is so damned right, her own words should express her position (s) quite clearly, without additional exegis supplied by Ms,/Mr. trollboow, ahem, I mean tinbow.
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Abbé Bercy, an Orientalist of some distinction, whose notice he attracted at Le Mans and later at Tessé, advised him to make scriptural exegis his special study.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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Messianic prophecy extends far beyond mere verbal exegis, and includes a critical examination of historical events and conditions.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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The Second Amendment speaks of “the people”, and I’m comfortable with the Verdugo-Urquidez exegis.
The Volokh Conspiracy » How to Have Less Crime and Less Punishment: A Checklist 2009
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