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Examples
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Unfortunately, that building was torn down in the early 1970's to make-way for a more modern structure, which I believe was replaced in turn by the building pictured above.
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And as she emphatically was the superior of all other women upon the floor I did not fail to dilate with the distinction accorded me: felt it in the glances, the deference and the ready make-way which attended upon our progress.
Desert Dust J. Clinton Shepherd 1911
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They refused to budge or make-way until John has submitted to the kisses of all their members, their own party being at the opposite end of the hall than John’s destination.
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