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  • Here's the challenge for House Dem leaders right now, as I understand it: Come up with a way for Dem members to vent their disapproval of the deal, so they don't feel too stiffarmed and marginalized by the process, without it resulting in changes significant enough to cause Republicans to walk away.

    Senate votes for tax cut deal. What's route through House? Greg Sargent 2010

  • Two plays after David Harris was called for a personal foul after horsecollaring Derrick Ward, Burress caught a pass, stiffarmed cornerback Andre Dyson, high-stepped out of a tackle and scored.

    USATODAY.com - Football - N.Y. Jets vs. N.Y. Giants 2006

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