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can exist large enough so that
"Of course," Seaton continued to argue as he peered out into the night, "it is theoretically possible that a heavenly body can exist large enough so that it could exert even this much force and still appear no larger than an ordinary star, but I don't believe it is probable.
— from The Skylark of Space by E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith

charity established lately exactly suited to
"I understand so," answered the benevolent man; "I know how they are situated; but do you know that there is a charity established lately, exactly suited to their case?"
— from Deaf and Dumb! Third Edition by Elizabeth Sandham

compelled every land every sea to
For we have compelled every land, every sea, to open a path for our valour, and have everywhere planted eternal memorials of our friendship and of our enmity."
— from The Greek View of Life by G. Lowes (Goldsworthy Lowes) Dickinson


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