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Some people have wonderful notebooks brimming with arcane symbols, painfully intricate sketches, and heart-wrenching prose, and reviewing fifty pages is an archaeological endeavour.
My Life, And Other Adventures karenhealey 2010
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As a matter of fact, as it seems, the Palestinians negotiated, being as weak as they are, and that is really the most heart-wrenching, that they were negotiating all alone without any kind of support or international support or indeed, Arab or Muslim support.
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The year's proceedings have included debates, speakers, heart-wrenching discussions, and lessons.
Jade Iovine: It's Our Turn to Change Things Jade Iovine 2012
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It was Joaquin who made the heart-wrenching 911 call and it was Rain who jumped on top of her brother as he lay convulsing on the pavement, in an attempt to try to get him to stop.
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The year's proceedings have included debates, speakers, heart-wrenching discussions, and lessons.
Jade Iovine: It's Our Turn to Change Things Jade Iovine 2012
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In it he made this heart-wrenching comment that eloquently sheds light on the tragedy of fratricide or clan wars; especially as it divides families.
Sadia Ali Aden: "SSC" Is the Last Hope to Bridge Somalia Back Together Sadia Ali Aden 2012
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But that other argument against the death penalty springs to mind after every heart-wrenching, stomach-turning execution of a fellow human being.
Norm Stamper: Cowardice Killed Troy Davis Norm Stamper 2011
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Before his heart-wrenching confession, his character feigned grief in what Det.
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In it he made this heart-wrenching comment that eloquently sheds light on the tragedy of fratricide or clan wars; especially as it divides families.
Sadia Ali Aden: "SSC" Is the Last Hope to Bridge Somalia Back Together Sadia Ali Aden 2012
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From this observation much of the heart-wrenching material in "Blue Nights" flows.
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