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as in excursions
a short trip for pleasure
a morning sally out to see the historic monuments around the city
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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
the final sally made her laugh, and that ended the argument
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Decades of river tours For more than nine decades, the Jungle Queen ferried generations of visitors through Fort Lauderdale’s scenic waterways, serving up sightseeing cruises, dinner excursions, and evenings at its proprietary Tropical Isle.
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Be punctual for shore excursions and activities to avoid delays or missing out without a refund.
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The pro‑government newspaper Sabah said dozens of viewers were offended by jokes on religion and filed complaints, prompting the investigation.
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Slides, jokes and the occasional embarrassing photo are fair game.
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The dome traps high pressure into one place, like a lid on a kettle.
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Clear Overgrowth Remove dense vegetation up against the house, which traps moisture and creates a cozy habitat for termites.
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The fabric is easy to wipe down if something leaks or spills (a common occurrence during my travels).
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In Judges 19 a Levite and his concubine stop in their travels in Gibeah in the land of the tribe of Benjamin.
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Davidson cowrote each episode, providing plenty of laughs and adding an extra bounce to the show’s hopeful ending.
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Nervous laughs and unexpected insights emerge as young people use stories to make sense of themselves and the world around them.
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Add an annual contribution of $250, and the average amount jumps to $15,154.
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Nissan shares have lost 45% of their value over the past five years, compared to 26% and 42% jumps for Honda and Toyota respectively.
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Another way to identify aggressive checkers is via interrupting opposition sorties in the neutral zone.
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Pérez estimates that Cuba may have only six to eight operational aircraft capable of flying combat sorties, including aging MiG-29s and MiG-23s.
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The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.
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The initial experience of Shakespeare’s meter leads to a world of discovery of a man who quite literally changed the world with witticisms and insight and has shaped every corner of humanity since the 16th century.
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“Sallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sallies. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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