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Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it. But almost nobody takes it.
Mary's child slept in one of these
When someone uses this acronym, you know you've got to pick up the pace
They can be long or short; they can be grown or bought; they can be painted or left bare; they can be round or square.
What do you have in December that you don't have in any other month?
Two little holes in the side of a hill. Just as you come to the cherry-red mill.