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One could call this the normal topsy-turveydom of East European politics if one did not see certain similarities with West European, specifically British, politics.
More on those pesky Hungarians Helen 2007
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One could call this the normal topsy-turveydom of East European politics if one did not see certain similarities with West European, specifically British, politics.
Archive 2007-11-01 Helen 2007
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It was a country of topsy-turveydom as regards the subjective estimate of the eyes.
In Mesopotamia Maurice Nicoll 1918
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Belmont, a little wizened fellow who understood nothing of this topsy-turveydom, hastened forward, deposited his armful on the table, and selected a finely embroidered waistcoat, which he proceeded to hold for his master.
Mistress Wilding Rafael Sabatini 1912
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We will rise to that mad infinite where there is neither up nor down, the high topsy-turveydom of the heavens.
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For example, here is the menu of a typical Chinese feast to which I was invited, the dishes being served in the order given, sweets coming first and soup towards the last in this land of topsy-turveydom:
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My friends, topsy-turveydom is not so easy as it looks.
Without Prejudice Israel Zangwill 1895
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The history of philosophy and science is merely a tale of development by topsy-turveydom, every new thinker simply contradicting his predecessor.
Without Prejudice Israel Zangwill 1895
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This topsy-turveydom is a valuable organon of scientific discovery.
Without Prejudice Israel Zangwill 1895
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Brazil, in more respects than one, is the land of topsy-turveydom.
The Stowaway Girl Louis Tracy 1895
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