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in Occurrences 13%

Yet more widespread in destruction, more important in result than the raids of either Saracens or Magyars, were those of the Scandinavians or Northmen.

among Occurrences 6%

The two children eventually reached full age, and their renown was widespread among the Arabs.

as Occurrences 3%

Amylaceous and saccharine substances are largely manufactured, even by the highest animals; cellulose is widespread as a constituent of the skeletons of the lower animals; and it is probable that amyloid substances are universally present in the animal organism, though not in the precise form of starch.

than Occurrences 3%

"What we are suffering from," says one of the greatest of living democrats, "is something far more widespread than the German Empire.

across Occurrences 2%

And all the while the pastel by Manet, the great hat set like an aureole about the face'the eyes deep set in crimson shadow,' 'the fan widespread across the bosom' (you see I am quoting your own words), looking down, the mistress of that little paradise of tapestry.

by Occurrences 2%

Hence he would admit no suit of that kind, either not wishing that the rumor should become more widespread by such means, or out of utter contempt for what was said.

with Occurrences 1%

This custom is one of the most ancient and widespread with which we are acquainted.

during Occurrences 1%

Widespread during the first years of Elizabeth's reign, church-ales, for reasons hereafter to be mentioned, ceased to be held in many parishes towards the end of the reign.

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It is customary for social moralists to preach thrift and saving as a public duty, and to impart to their appeals a special note of urgency in times like the present, when, as the result of the havoc of the war, destitution is widespread over Europe.

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