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may in special cases if the exigencies
And in any part of the classified service in which promotions are made under examination as herein provided the Commission may in special cases, if the exigencies of the service require such action, provide noncompetitive examinations for promotion.
— from A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Grover Cleveland

more influential spirits concerned in the executive
The government seems despotical, but subject to occasional explosions on the part of the more influential spirits concerned in the executive.
— from Magic and Witchcraft by George Moir

Malec in single combat in thine endeavour
“Didst thou not declare thou wouldst engage Malec in single combat in thine endeavour to fathom the Secret of the Asps?”
— from The Eye of Istar: A Romance of the Land of No Return by William Le Queux

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