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Examples
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Charles's vision was for a chair with the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt.
Boing Boing 2009
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Inventories in global warehouses are rising, and stockpiles in China, the world's biggest copper consumer, have rapidly increased, particularly in bonded warehouses, where the traditional practice of purchasing dollar-denominated copper as a means to get credit has been well-used of late.
Lofty Copper Prices Remain at Risk Andrea Hotter 2011
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When I opened the well-used squeaking door, I sort of captured the essence and aura of Mexico because everyone in this humble little restaurant was Mexican.
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A lively city life, well-used historic buildings, many churches and well-stocked shops symbolize what peace, culture and prosperity together can bring.
Katherine Marshall: From Munich To Sarajevo: A Pilgrimage For Peace Katherine Marshall 2011
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A lively city life, well-used historic buildings, many churches and well-stocked shops symbolize what peace, culture and prosperity together can bring.
Katherine Marshall: From Munich To Sarajevo: A Pilgrimage For Peace Katherine Marshall 2011
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I spread myself beneath him in wanton desperation, filled with the ache of well-used flesh.
Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011
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Life is messy and gloriously imperfect, and a few signs of wear and tear indicate a well-loved, well-used home.
10 Odd, Yet Essential, Elements of Style Deborah Needleman 2011
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These are undramatic attributes, but they are powerfully consequential when well-used and central to a successful presidency.
Romney: The Conservative Who Can Beat Obama John Bolton 2012
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Once or twice his hand strayed to the scabbard at his waist, to the pommel of the well-used sword, his fingers stroking the rounded knob ornamenting the hilt.
Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011
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A lively city life, well-used historic buildings, many churches and well-stocked shops symbolize what peace, culture and prosperity together can bring.
Katherine Marshall: From Munich To Sarajevo: A Pilgrimage For Peace Katherine Marshall 2011
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