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As the rain thinned, so that the crackle of it on deck became less noisy, he was attracted by a sound from out over the water.

CHAPTER VI 2010

Second winter my blood had thinned from the altitude and boy what a difference.

Weather 2002

As the rain thinned, so that the crackle of it on deck became less noisy, he was attracted by a sound from out over the water.

Chapter 6 1917

Thus if lots of fossil fuels are burned, the “normal” ratio of 13C/12C will be thinned, which is what is observed.

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The mode of working is as follows: For shell plates, from five-eighths inch to seven-eighths inch thick, to warm each to a dark red heat before rolling, having previously drilled a few holes to template for bolting the strakes together; the longitudinal seams are usually lap joints treble riveted, requiring the corners to be thinned, which is done after rolling.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881 Various

You know, I hate with a red hot passion when women are "thinned" or "youthified" for these covers, but at least I understand it.

Impossibly Beautiful 2008

You know, I hate with a red hot passion when women are "thinned" or "youthified" for these covers, but at least I understand it.

Impossibly Beautiful 2008

They were pretty thick early in the week, and they've kind of thinned out and now let the Republican protest.

CNN Transcript - Saturday Morning News: Frank Cerabino Discusses the Florida Recount - November 18, 2000 2000

When the foot does not allow of the removal of much horn at the toe, what is termed a 'thinned' tip is to be preferred.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

A judicious application of hard acrylic fingernail goop (I've never figured out why they paint nails but called it polish) or 'thinned' epoxy glue will build up enough surface to solve most loose-fit problems.

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