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generally increases but little is nevertheless
It is not then surprising that wages, after having sometimes suddenly risen, are permanently lowered in this branch of industry; whereas in other callings the price of labor, which generally increases but little, is nevertheless constantly augmented.
— from Democracy in America — Volume 2 by Alexis de Tocqueville

great importance but like its neighbour
The Angel at Ilford was formerly a posting-house of great importance; but, like its neighbour, the Red Lion , and all the other once-busy inns on this great highway from London into the Eastern counties, it is now sadly decayed from its old importance, though still a house of high standing.
— from The Trade Signs of Essex A popular account of the origin and meanings of the public houses & other signs by Miller Christy

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