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al-2 Arab. def. art.
al the, forming an essential element of many words of Rom. (esp. Sp. and Pg.) orig. adopted in Eng., as
alcohol,
algebra,
alkali.
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For November 11, 2009, CBS
Transcript from: CBS Morning News; 11/11/2009; ; 700+ words
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workers' compensation
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Assassin
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Ali Husaini Sistani
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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