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Hieracônpolis of Greek and Roman times Hâît
* Nekhnît is the Hieracônpolis of Greek and Roman times, Hâît-Baûkû, the modern name of which is Kom-el-Ahmar.
— from History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 4 (of 12) by G. (Gaston) Maspero

hold on Gerald and rose to his
When the two men entered, Ralph Nixon in alarm let go his hold on Gerald and rose to his feet.
— from Making His Mark by Alger, Horatio, Jr.

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