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still claimed rule in Babylonia and
Among the successors of Assur-bani-pal were Assur-etil-ilani-yukin (who still claimed rule in Babylonia), and Sin-sar-iskun.
— from A Primer of Assyriology by A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce

some countries Royalty is but an
In some countries Royalty is but an ornamental survival of a picturesque past, a King or Queen is a mere puppet which the nation loads with luxury to do itself honor.
— from The Princess Virginia by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

structure could recover its balance as
“I only wish that every tottering structure could recover its balance as quickly and as certainly as you!
— from The Emperor — Complete by Georg Ebers

some countries Royalty is but an
In some countries Royalty is but an ornamental survival of a picturesque past, a King or Queen is no more than a puppet which the nation loads with magnificence to do itself honour.
— from The Adventure of Princess Sylvia by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

should come rushing in but a
The very same night as they lay on the mat, What should come rushing in but a great big rat; Up jumped Mr. Ponto and gave a loud bark, And that rat scampered off out into the dark.
— from Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by E. W. (Edward William) Cole

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