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  • He recalled that the enemy “from every little rising—tree-stump—stone—and bush kept up a constant galding fire upon us; which was returned in the best manner we could till late in the afternn when their fell the most tremendous rain that can be conceived.”

    George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

  • Not that largemouth bass are doing long division behind that tree-stump but at least it takes a little effort and cunning to catch them.

    Sell Me On Carp 2009

  • He recalled that the enemy “from every little rising—tree-stump—stone—and bush kept up a constant galding fire upon us; which was returned in the best manner we could till late in the afternn when their fell the most tremendous rain that can be conceived.”

    George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

  • Elsewhere, tree-stump rings in Owens Lake show a major drought from before 910 to 1100 and another long, intensely dry spell from before 1250 to about 1350.

    Brian Fagan: John Wesley Powell Was Right Brian Fagan 2011

  • Red Frog Events Instead of a watercooler, employees chat beside a campfire with tree-stump seats surrounded by a bank of floor-to-ceiling windows in adjoining conference rooms.

    Where Fun Is No Obstacle 2011

  • Not that largemouth bass are doing long division behind that tree-stump but at least it takes a little effort and cunning to catch them.

    Sell Me On Carp 2009

  • He recalled that the enemy “from every little rising—tree-stump—stone—and bush kept up a constant galding fire upon us; which was returned in the best manner we could till late in the afternn when their fell the most tremendous rain that can be conceived.”

    George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

  • He recalled that the enemy “from every little rising—tree-stump—stone—and bush kept up a constant galding fire upon us; which was returned in the best manner we could till late in the afternn when their fell the most tremendous rain that can be conceived.”

    George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

  • Elsewhere, tree-stump rings in Owens Lake show a major drought from before 910 to 1100 and another long, intensely dry spell from before 1250 to about 1350.

    Brian Fagan: John Wesley Powell Was Right Brian Fagan 2011

  • Inside, the décor is midcentury modern with a heavy emphasis on wood: tables, sculptures, tree-stump stools.

    Craig Venter's Hangout Sara Lin 2010

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