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Growing up, I was friends with two girls living in an over-protective, religious, conservative household.
What are liberals doing to our children? « Literacy Activities « Literacy Help « Literacy News 2009
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That said, this film takes the over-protective father (Robert De Niro) and gives him CIA cred and gadgets.
Top 10 Dysfunctional Families in Movie Comedies » Scene-Stealers 2009
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It Happened One Night (1934)- Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert), a mixed-up heiress, hits the road incognito to escape a loveless impending marriage and a chronically over-protective father (Walter Connolly).
John Farr: Clark Gable: King of Hollywood John Farr 2012
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He is a bit over-protective of me and the wife, but I don't think anyone could steal him without a tranquilizer gun.
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On February 18, 2009, just before a preview screening of the film in Burbank, CA, a riot of college students broke out in reaction to over-protective anti-piracy measures of security guards.
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Early spoilers are describing Mott as an over-protective vampiric lover.
Some Advanced Clues to True Blood, Season 3 | myFiveBest 2010
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Maybe I'm just full of that stereotypical nerd rage, maybe I am just over-protective of the things I love.
Dave Scheidt: It's Called a Comic Book, Not Graphic Novel Dave Scheidt 2011
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Maybe I'm just full of that stereotypical nerd rage, maybe I am just over-protective of the things I love.
Dave Scheidt: It's Called a Comic Book, Not Graphic Novel Dave Scheidt 2011
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If you think parents are over-protective, you better grow up, wake up, and wise up.
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He is a bit over-protective of me and the wife, but I don't think anyone could steal him without a tranquilizer gun.
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