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man as never did exist but
Some of the personages are purely fanciful—for instance, Mr. Harrison—such a man as never did exist, but I imagine might very well exist, among us.
— from The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 by Various

meant and no doubt encouraging but
They have called him "old fellow" twice, and once Geoffrey has slapped him on the back with a heartiness well meant, and no doubt encouraging, but trying.
— from Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

mats are not decorated either by
The mats are not decorated either by weaving in colored straws or by embroidered or border designs.
— from Philippine Mats Philippine Craftsman Reprint Series No. 1 by Philippines. Bureau of Education

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