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He highlights many points previously neglected and shows why revolution devoured its children in a frenzy.

Boulder County before this unconstitutional monster devours America’s energy independence.

That hot, hard rock devours conventional drill bits and makes a hash of the concrete usually poured deep underground around the steel pipes required to line such a well and keep it from collapsing.

For some, real ambition is devoured by virtual achievement.

Chan found a cancer biology textbook on Amazon and devoured its contents, teaching herself the basics of oncology.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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