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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

  • 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

  • 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.

    South, just like down home... 2009

  • 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

  • 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

  • I spread myself beneath him in wanton desperation, filled with the ache of well-used flesh.

    Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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