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Our garbage, he’s convinced, “speaks to us,” and in its honesty he finds the relief that keeps him sane in the bosom of squalor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

It insists all POW's were returned according to the armistice terms, with a government official previously saying that any who remained wished "to remain in the bosom of the republic".

From BBC Feb. 24, 2021

He remained in the bosom of the establishment until his death in 1989.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2020

Shortly afterwards, Nicolas Anelka put Arsenal ahead; he was thoroughly ensconced in the bosom of the crowd before observing another offside call.

From The Guardian Mar. 16, 2020

“Don’t worry so, Brother Hoyt. What we’re sayin’ is in the bosom of the family.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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