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One source described the prime minister as a "top-down ivory tower leader" – a common refrain from some Labour politicians who think Sir Keir lacks a proper grasp.

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Penelope sat on the love seat, which was unfortunate, as it was upholstered in ivory silk that had been unblemished until that moment.

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They are brass, ivory and wooden sculptures that once adorned the royal palace of the Benin Kingdom before British soldiers looted them in 1897 during a punitive expedition.

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Another said the prime minister is a "top-down ivory tower leader" who is late to react to early warning signs like Caerphilly.

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The organisation, along with other local groups, removes snares, safeguards dens and provides information for law enforcement on illegal trade in ivory and bushmeat.

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

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