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But the current pontiff, for reasons one might fully understand, declined to meet the would-be papal assassin.
Pope-Shooter Ali Agca’s Very Weird Vatican Visit | Barbie Latza Nadeau | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe would-be pope killer loves to be in front of the cameras, and the press in Italy is happy to oblige.
Pope-Shooter Ali Agca’s Very Weird Vatican Visit | Barbie Latza Nadeau | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSiding with Obama on anything, no matter how sensical, is a risky move for a would-be Republican presidential candidate.
First, there are plenty of would-be gurus out there, especially in India.
Is India’s Fallen ‘God-Man’ So Different From a Megachurch Pastor? | Jay Michaelson | November 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis Tuesday, a bunch of vampires and would-be superheroes will knock on our doors and ask us to reward them.
Everything showed a rapid flight; even the would-be dinner of the guerrillas was found half cooked.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnWhile a one-step was in full swing some would-be wag suddenly turned off all the lights.
Uncanny Tales | VariousHe is a stranger to affectation—that dangerous rock to the would-be wit; he is natural, and is witty without trying to be a wit.
Friend Mac Donald | Max O'RellHe flattered himself that by timely suggestion he had stumped at least half a dozen would-be candidates for Mildreds hand.
The Fifth String | John Philip Sousa"This is the blankest, rummiest blank go ever I was in," muttered the would-be iconoclast.
The Chequers | James Runciman
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