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The medical speciman that doctors attempt to turn anomalous bodies into sometimes...we are people first.
Cat 'Aww!', woman as construct, crossdressing and Intersex/DSD issues Elizabeth McClung 2010
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Link alex smartie March 9, 2009 at 7:31 pm i think disney is a wise corporation that engages in wildlife protectio. disney is one of the few national corporations that see the importance of animal speciman.
Manatee’s Rehabilitation at Epcot Over, Released back into wild | The Disney Blog 2009
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Spotting a gorgeous speciman on the move, I called out to the boys: Look at that black horse!
Archive 2009-05-01 Laurie 2009
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Spotting a gorgeous speciman on the move, I called out to the boys: Look at that black horse!
Learn Something New Every Day Laurie 2009
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Here and now: Our Christmas Cactus plants are coming into full bloom -- this one is only half done, and we have a gigantic speciman with over a hundred flowers forming!
View from the Northern Border Michael Evans 2006
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Perhaps this is a tough year for the speciman in my backyard.
Archive 2008-11-01 Shaun 2008
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A slave would be placed on a platform and his merits as a speciman of human power and ability to work was enomerated the bidding began.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Kentucky Narratives Work Projects Administration
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"He was a tall, shapely speciman of mankind," wrote Miss Tilly.
Green Fancy George Barr McCutcheon 1897
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He appeared to be as much struck as every other person, with the extraordinary circumstance of an American coming to study the fine arts; and begged that Mr. West would show him a speciman of his proficiency in drawing.
The Life Studies And Works Of Benjamin West Esq Galt, John 1820
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American coming to study the fine arts; and begged that Mr. West would show him a speciman of his proficiency in drawing.
The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq. Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself John Galt 1809
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