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grandson of Sam son of Noah
The Amalikah (descended from Imlik, great grandson of Sam, son of Noah), who first settled near Meccah, founded the fifth house.
— from Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

glimpse of such specimens of Nature
Most of us can recall some glimpse of such specimens of Nature's work in a daring mood.
— from Moods by Louisa May Alcott

great or small State or national
We can not escape from this by making new banks, great or small, State or national.
— from State of the Union Addresses (1790-2006) by United States. Presidents

great or small State or National
We cannot escape from this by making new banks, great or small, State or National.
— from Thirty Years' View (Vol. 2 of 2) or, A History of the Working of the American Government for Thirty Years, from 1820 to 1850 by Thomas Hart Benton

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