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Athens is ruled by “the desire for political supremacy” and “the whims of the masses.”

"I think it's so ridiculous that your whole safety net and foundation can be pulled away on a whim of the landlord," Kerrie said.

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But a night photography class she took on a whim changed her medium, and her life.

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Conversely, a style you might not have considered online but picked up on a whim could prove to be a surprise.

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With David funding her every whim, Jackie discovers the joys of consumerism as her family expands along with her credit line.

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

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