according to Hoyle
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He functioned as a demi chief of staff, making sure meetings were run according to Hoyle and blocking out Lincoln’s schedule, thereby helping decide Lincoln’s priorities.
From Fox News
According to Hoyle’s theory, an exploding star would generate enough heat to create all the new elements and spray them into the cosmos where they would form gaseous clouds–the interstellar medium as it is known–that could eventually coalesce into new solar systems.
From Literature
The US has by far the most developed appeals system according to Hoyle.
From BBC
If everything goes according to Hoyle, it would be a boom for the town and a boom for the state and do something nice for youth.
From Seattle Times
The weight of his authority is indicated by the phrase “according to Hoyle,” which, doubtless first applied with reference to whist, has gained currency as a general proverb.
From Project Gutenberg
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