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Dan Levin, Entry-Level Life, 1994

It is unclear from historical documentation which war the Salvation Army fought, but it is apparent from their spoils that they won.

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Dan Zevin, Entry-Level Life, 1996

Never wear a backwards baseball cap to an interview unless applying for the job of umpire. www.english-slang.com

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