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- noun Plural form of
combination . - noun A type of
cotton underwear formen , being a combination of avest andtrousers
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Examples
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How else will you find the phrases that work for you, the word combinations that sound like you but are not clichs?
Go Put Your Strengths to Work Marcus Buckingham 2007
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What we are most concerned about in combinations is their nature and methods and that they shall live in subjection to the society of which they are a part.
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As for the word which they call combinations, it reserves always the honour of God, and the honour of the king; protesting, that we mind nothing that may tend to the diminution of the king's greatness and authority.
The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation Various 1876
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It was studded with buttons, and he was entering combinations from a notebook, but with no obvious effect.
365 tomorrows » Sam Clough : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2009
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And as for symbols — take a look at the flags of nations around the world, and certain combinations prevail — does that make them sinister?
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In addition to the various preset options on the menu, K! offers the chance to make all sorts of combinations from the dozens of fillings.
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In addition to the various preset options on the menu, K! offers the chance to make all sorts of combinations from the dozens of fillings.
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One of the easiest combinations is whole wheat spaghetti teamed with roasted vegetables like carrots, onions, cauliflower or asparagus.
Mary Ann Esposito: Tips for World Pasta Day Mary Ann Esposito 2010
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We can agree both of our combinations is deadly at long range.
What is the best cartridge for long range hunting? For deer through elk size game. 2009
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We can agree both of our combinations is deadly at long range.
What is the best cartridge for long range hunting? For deer through elk size game. 2009
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But I knew also that twenty letters alone could form two quintillions, four hundred and thirty-two quadrillions, nine hundred and two trillions, eight billions, a hundred and seventy-six millions, six hundred and forty thousand combinations.
-Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Jules Verne
Well! As much as I hope that this computation of Verne's is correct, I'm going to assume that it was just a rough estimate.
May 12, 2011