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Furthermore, the prefactory idiom, "In this brave new world" sets up a hostile resonance deprecatig the existing models versus the idealized model, implicity mocking traditional publishing.
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The Bishop made a prefactory speech to the prisoner, pointing out to her how benign and merciful were the judges now assembled, that they had no wish to punish, but rather to instruct and lead her in the right way; and requesting her at this late period in the proceedings to choose one or more from among them to help her.
Jeanne d'Arc Oliphant, Mrs. 1896
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The Bishop made a prefactory speech to the prisoner, pointing out to her how benign and merciful were the judges now assembled, that they had no wish to punish, but rather to instruct and lead her in the right way; and requesting her at this late period in the proceedings to choose one or more from among them to help her.
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A pause for some light caresses, concealed embarrassment, feigned amusement, prefactory contemplation. "
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A pause for some light caresses, concealed embarrassment, feigned amusement, prefactory contemplation. "
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