Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun plural (Mining) The substances which inclose the ore on every side.
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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
dead . - noun mining The substances that
enclose theore on every side.
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Examples
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Lying to appeal to the brain deads became the mantra of the party.
Cheney wrong on interrogation inquiry facts, Obama official says 2009
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"deads," that is, of rubbish, and that there was therefore, in all probability, no gathering of water in it.
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We all know it is the same old Race-baiting and Identity Politics to cater to the Politically Brain-deads they know they can get away with it with — thankfully, I think those numbers are FINALLY starting to dwindle!!!
Michael Williams’ (R SEN Candidate, TX) statement on Carter comments. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
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I adjusted a few other deadlines closer to their drop-deads than I liked.
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I adjusted a few other deadlines closer to their drop-deads than I liked.
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After they get elected they can bring W back as the Education Secretary, Rummy back as the War Czar (cause he's sooo good at starting wars), and a few more "nearly deads" from Republican Administrations past to round out the team.
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Oh my god the republicans are worried about deads in Iran.
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I adjusted a few other deadlines closer to their drop-deads than I liked.
Kristine Kathryn Rusch » Freelancer’s Survival Guide: Schedules And How To Keep Them 2010
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I vote for a special prosecutor to address the deads of the Bush adminstration! —
‘Open For Questions’ Has Some Answers - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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I adjusted a few other deadlines closer to their drop-deads than I liked.
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