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The image becomes entirely rubbed smooth
The image becomes entirely rubbed smooth by devotees, to the extinguishment of all features, lines, and outlines.
— from The Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji by William Elliot Griffis

to it by Elihu Root Secretary
There can be no question that this was a highly creditable production, and one which amply merited the qualified approval which was given to it by Elihu Root, Secretary of War of the United States, when he said: "I do not fully agree with the wisdom of some of the provisions of this Constitution.
— from The History of Cuba, vol. 4 by Willis Fletcher Johnson

to its bitter end returned Stair
You're exactly carrying out my metaphor to its bitter end," returned Stair composedly.
— from The Splendid Folly by Margaret Pedler

the innocent blue eyes raised so
Miss Metoaca was intently studying the speaker's face, but she could learn nothing from the innocent blue eyes raised so confidingly to hers.
— from The Lost Despatch by Natalie Sumner Lincoln

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