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Perhaps this suggested to Franklin, when trying to get an appropriation through the Assembly, the following remark: "If we fail, let us move the purchase of a fire-engine with the money; the Quakers can have no objection to that; and then, if you nominate me, and I you, as a committee for that purpose, we will buy a great gun, which is certainly a _fire-engine_."

From Boyhood to Manhood Life of Benjamin Franklin 1859

It was in allusion to this fact that, when in our fire company we feared the success of our proposal in favour of the lottery, and I had said to my friend Mr. Syng, one of our members, "If we fail, let us move the purchase of a fire-engine with the money; the Quakers can have no objection to that; and then, if you nominate me and I you as a committee for that purpose, we will buy a great gun, which is certainly a _fire-engine_."

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin 1748

But as anyone who has tried mixing fire-engine red with blue can tell you, these colors in actuality don't work that well.

Drunk On Color Heather McDougal 2009

The garage was freshly painted, the pink geraniums my mother had planted on a whim were blooming, and a brand-new fire-engine red Dodge Comet stood in the driveway, waiting for us to hop in.

The Dark Side of Innocence Terri Cheney 2011

History aside, there's no doubt the simple act of pairing fire-engine red or royal purple shoelaces with a pair of brown wingtips provides lots of punch for very little effort — like wearing wacky socks with a pair of serious shoes and your grey flannels.

Tie One On 2011

But as anyone who has tried mixing fire-engine red with blue can tell you, these colors in actuality don't work that well.

Archive 2009-05-01 Heather McDougal 2009

The singer had been the inspiration for my hair, which I had dyed pieces of white blond and fire-engine red, just little pieces.

Welcome to My World Johnny Weir 2011

But the 30-year-old Ms. Hoschek added her own spin, including bright colors and bold patterns, like fire-engine reds or flashy white-and-black stripes.

Americana in Berlin, With Thanks to Elvis Mary M. Lane 2011

The garage was freshly painted, the pink geraniums my mother had planted on a whim were blooming, and a brand-new fire-engine red Dodge Comet stood in the driveway, waiting for us to hop in.

The Dark Side of Innocence Terri Cheney 2011

The singer had been the inspiration for my hair, which I had dyed pieces of white blond and fire-engine red, just little pieces.

Welcome to My World Johnny Weir 2011