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A movement to my right caught my eye; a slim man, probably thirty or so, had just stood up from his seat.
From Literature
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Despite the warning, Garcia’s orders never changed, and McIndoe spent a couple hours or so that morning rolling up hose lines.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s also likely to rank among the five most impactful events in the last decade or so, he told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
However, over the the next week or so, the weather patterns are looking a little quieter and milder than recent weeks.
From BBC
It’s probably one of the top five impactful events in the last decade or so, he told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
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