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repulsed Italians gain ground on the

July 6—Austrian attacks in the Tyrol and Trentino region are repulsed; Italians gain ground on the Carso plateau beyond the Isonzo.
— from New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 by Various

rainfall is generally greatest on the

This process, if the hills are not lofty, may not produce its full effect till the air currents have passed over the hills, and thus the rainfall on the leeward slopes may be greater than elsewhere, but on the inner and more lofty ranges the rainfall is generally greatest on the windward side.
— from River and Canal Engineering, the characteristics of open flowing streams, and the principles and methods to be followed in dealing with them. by E. S. (Edward Skelton) Bellasis

riding in great glee on the

In some cases, an older child would be riding in great glee on the pony's back among the poles.
— from Indian Stories Retold From St. Nicholas by Various

rose in gloomy grandeur on the

Domed, terraced and pinnacled, they rose in gloomy grandeur on the far horizon.
— from The Girl Aviators on Golden Wings by Margaret Burnham

run in greased grooves on the

The wheels of justice run in greased grooves on the other side of the Channel.
— from Caught in a Trap by John C. (John Conroy) Hutcheson

reports itself Good guardian of the

The fairy marriage-tree reports itself Good guardian of the perfect face and form, Fruits of four years' protection!
— from The Complete Poetic and Dramatic Works of Robert Browning Cambridge Edition by Robert Browning

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