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cloud or fog formation except low
All these, and indeed every kind of cloud or fog formation, except low fog, may exist in detached portions.
— from The Philosophy of the Weather. And a Guide to Its Changes by T. B. (Thomas Belden) Butler

charms of Fame For ever luring
"Ah! why should man pursue the charms of Fame, For ever luring, yet forever coy?
— from The Poetical Works of James Beattie by James Beattie

composition of filaments for electric lighting
Osmium and ruthenium enter into the composition of filaments for electric lighting.
— from History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2) From 1850 to 1910 by T. E. (Thomas Edward) Thorpe

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