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    In peace, competition had become difficult, until the British ship owner cried for war; yet he already felt, without acknowledging it even to himself, that in war he was likely to enjoy little profit or pleasure on the day when the long, low, black hull of the Yankee privateer, with her tapering, bending spars, her long-range guns, and her sharp-faced captain, should appear on the western horizon, and suddenly, at the sight of heavy-lumbering British merchantman, should fling out her white wings of canvas, and fly down on her prey.

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At this moment in time, the chances of any agreement are extremely small.

At this moment in time, the chances of any agreement are extremely small.

by Ali Ansari Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Stay busy and take care of your own business.

Stay busy and take care of your own business.

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I don't really think that Reggie is going to need that much help. It's more in the area of the read more

I don't really think that Reggie is going to need that much help. It's more in the area of the subtle aspects of working broadcasts.

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As Omron Corp. aims to reach 750 billion yen in consolidated sales in fiscal 2007, we want to contribute 10 read more

As Omron Corp. aims to reach 750 billion yen in consolidated sales in fiscal 2007, we want to contribute 10 percent of the total.

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It's money that can be used to help improve the rapid response. ... This would help save lives and property.

It's money that can be used to help improve the rapid response. ... This would help save lives and property.

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It just can't work that way.

It just can't work that way.

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The show will lose $16 million this year.

The show will lose $16 million this year.

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We're certainly looking to expand our menswear offerings.

We're certainly looking to expand our menswear offerings.

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The president has the power to pick up a pen and require car companies to raise fuel-efficiency standards.

The president has the power to pick up a pen and require car companies to raise fuel-efficiency standards.

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