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try for size

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Truth is a torch, but one of enormous size; so that we slink past it in rather a blinking fashion for fear it should burn us.

But just wishing never made anyone larger or taller, not even a pig, and Squinty stayed the same size.

He shall pass into strange countries: for he shall try good and evil among men.

Given one more Division we might try: as things are, my troops won't cover the mileage.

These hills, if we have to mount them, shall sorely try the thews of horse and man.

Never grasp a Fern plant from above and try to pull it away, as this will be almost sure to result in damage.

The great park which surrounded it was one of the most celebrated in all England, celebrated alike for its size and its beauty.

But they soon fell out, for Murat had the audacity to try and make these patriots fight instead of merely seeking plunder.

So my mother begged me to slip into the Rooms, with what was left, and try to get something back.

When Grandfather Mole overheard Mrs. Robin making such a remark he would quite likely advise her to "try a smaller one."

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OCTOBER 26, 1985