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abide by UN resolutions so that
The Iraqi Government has been unwilling to abide by UN resolutions so that the economic embargo could be removed.
— from The 1998 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

amiss between us Reardon said the
‘I’m afraid there’s something amiss between us, Reardon,’ said the latter, just glancing at his companion.
— from New Grub Street by George Gissing

And blows us right south There
Then a hideous laugh was heard to larboard-- "Anfinn Ganfinn gives mouth, And blows us right south; There's a crack 12 in the sack, With three clews we must tack."
— from Weird Tales from Northern Seas by Jonas Lie

and boil until rather soft then
Put them on again in cold water and boil until rather soft, then strain all the water away, put in the butter, let it get quite hot, then cover down and finish cooking the onions in this, but do not brown them.
— from The Art of Living in Australia Together with Three Hundred Australian Cookery Recipes and Accessory Kitchen Information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Philip E. Muskett

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