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- adjective Frequently used.
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Kerry, the target of what many called “swift boating” as the 2004 Democratic nominee, explained his support for Specter and his displeasure with hearing the oft-used political phrase.
Kerry, Lieberman team up to push climate change bill, talk politics 2010
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Or the brilliant and creative Mr. Bernanke could pull another rabbit out of his oft-used hat.
A Tale of Two Downgrades Alan S. Blinder 2011
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The judges, for instance, “see a fundamental distinction between this requirement and the oft-used and constitutionally sound requirement in preindictment or pre-trial diversion programs that a potential defendant acknowledge responsibility for his or her criminal conduct or admit wrongdoing.”
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The oft-used diplomatic rebuke of recalling one's ambassador in protest has not been invoked.
Experts note differences in U.S. approach in Syria, Libya 2011
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Kerry, the target of what many called “swift boating” as the 2004 Democratic nominee, explained his support for Specter and his displeasure with hearing the oft-used political phrase.
Kerry, Lieberman team up to push climate change bill, talk politics 2010
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We see a fundamental distinction between this requirement and the oft-used and constitutionally sound requirement in preindictment or pre-trial diversion programs that a potential defendant acknowledge responsibility for his or her criminal conduct or admit wrongdoing.
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We see a fundamental distinction between this requirement and the oft-used and constitutionally sound requirement in preindictment or pre-trial diversion programs that a potential defendant acknowledge responsibility for his or her criminal conduct or admit wrongdoing.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Third Circuit Upholds Injunction of Threatened “Sexting” Prosecution 2010
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For these reasons, "lottery ticket" is the oft-used analogy for options that trade amid such speculation.
Deal Activity Shows Options' Promise and Pitfalls Brendan Conway 2011
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DNA, for example. any technology that helps convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent is pretty bitchen. and my oft-used example of the breathalyzer (with backup of optional blood test on demand). in finger pointing cases, problems abound. questioning and cross is not a perfect revealer of truth, not by a long shot.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Is the Sixth Now the “Most Reversed” Circuit? 2010
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The oft-used diplomatic rebuke of recalling one's ambassador in protest has not been invoked.
Experts note differences in U.S. approach in Syria, Libya 2011
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