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grace and zeal of novelty
The Jesuits, who perceived his failing more than he did himself, and felt the diminution of his credit, exhorted him to make way for another who should have the grace and zeal of novelty.
— from Court Memoirs of France Series — Complete by Various

ground and zooming over natural
Contour chasing To fly low, following the contour of the ground and zooming over natural and artificial obstacles.
— from Aces Up by Covington Clarke


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