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air and attitude of repulsion is dismissed
The stern air and attitude of repulsion is dismissed--he smiles with ineffable affection--commends her faith, and with commanding authority bestows the wished-for blessing; and though at so great distance, expels the demon from the afflicted daughter.
— from Female Scripture Biography, Volume II Including an Essay on What Christianity Has Done for Women by F. A. (Francis Augustus) Cox

acres and acres of rice in different
We passed acres and acres of rice, in different stages of growth.
— from When We Were Strolling Players in the East by Louise Jordan Miln

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