Odds in A Sentence

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    A 2003 study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that African-American and Hispanic children face much higher odds of being overweight than non-Hispanic white or Asian-American and Pacific Islander children.

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    A brilliant strategist, he won many battles, often against seemingly overwhelming odds.

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    A properly worded objective can help increase your odds of being asked to interview for jobs you might like to have.

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    A serene opening - Whenever you first open a "ghost video" where the first part of the video is a very calm and quiet scene, the odds are good that you've just opened up a "scream" video.

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    A shuffling drew her attention, the sound at odds with the chaos below.

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    A still more serious blow was the destruction of the relief army which Levenhaupt was bringing to Charles from Livonia, and which, hampered by hundreds of loaded wagons, was overtaken and almost destroyed by Peter at Lyesna after a two days' battle against fourfold odds (October).

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    A subject line of "BUSINESS PROPOSAL!!" sent from a free email client like Hotmail or Yahoo has slim odds of survival.

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    A tense and illuminating account of an extremely courageous stance taken against overwhelming odds.

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    A wealthy gal and a not-so-wealthy man fall in love but are continually kept apart by the odds.

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    According to research, the odds of having newborn identical triplets range from one in 500,000 to one in 100 million depending upon which study you read.

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    After all, the larger the selection the company offers, the greater the odds are that you'll be able to find a style that you truly love!

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    After her parents have taken out the gift items from the newborn baby gift baskets, they can use the storage cube to house books, toys, and other baby odds and ends.

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    After some years of hard and The year ended with another great victory at Fredericksburg successful work in this capacity, "the last survivor of the old Th v.), Chancellorsville (see Wilderness) won against odds martial prelates, fitter for harness than for bishops' robes, for (q of two to one, and the great three days' battle of Gettysburg a court of justice than a court of theology," died at Shrewsbury o (q.v.), where for the first time fortune turned decisively against in June 1543.

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    After the release of Twilight grumblings began that director Catherine Hardwicke and Summit Entertainment were at odds with one another.

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    Again tempting the fortune of war after the rupture of the peace of Amiens, the Hanoverians found that the odds against them were too great; and in June 1803 by the convention of Sulingen their territory was occupied by the French.

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    Against all odds, Manx Gaelic has clawed itself back from the verge of extinction over the past thirty years.

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    Against overwhelming odds the United States troops held out until honour was satisfied; they then surrendered the ruins of the fort and were conveyed by warships to the north.

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    Against stacked odds, however, one aspect of New Orleans life is being kept alive.

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    Against to odds las vegas one quot little museums on teflon-lined bushings.

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    Alex cautioned that it would seriously reduce their odds of success, but they and the surrogate mother were agreeable to twins, if it should happen.

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    All of these attacks are handy when the party becomes surrounded or faces seemingly insurmountable odds.

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    Almost the same plot was enacted at Nagpur, where the honour of the British name was saved by the sepoys who defended the hill of Sitabaldi against enormous odds.

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    Also keep in mind that these bags tend to be fairly sturdy, so the odds are good that'll you'll be using them for quite some time; even more reason to weight your options carefully.

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    Also, consider improving the odds by finding trips where the group is large.

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    Also, if your loved ones are asking you how you feel, the odds are incredibly good that they genuinely want to know and care.

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    Although it's not technically necessary for a successful career, many writers have found that picking a specialty increases their odds of landing magazine assignments.

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    Although often at odds about how to handle their monster hunting, Sam and Dean remain intensely loyal to each other.

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    Although the diet does promise quick results, which may appear to be at odds with traditional advice of losing weight slowly when dieting, this is not achieved through drastic measures such as fasting.

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    Although you do need to be patient when it comes to trying to get pregnant quickly, there are still plenty of small steps you can take to increase your odds of having a healthy pregnancy once you do conceive.

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    And this was chiefly because before all things it was a practical philosophy, a rallying-point for strong and noble spirits contending against odds.

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    And we've asked two of the UK's leading bookmakers to make their best calculation of the odds.

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    Any more than that and odds are you're merely losing water and/or muscle mass.

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    Apparently the odds were in my favor that this was a freak occurrence and in all probability would never happen again.

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    As a prospective student, your odds of winning at least one of the scholarships is very good.

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    As an individual, Little overcame overwhelming odds after a near-fatal car accident.

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    As field of characters dwindles, you increase your odds of guessing your opponent's character, and if you do, you win the game.

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    As Parker's states, "far too many people pay over the odds when buying a car, so it's essential to know exactly what you should be paying."

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    As the child's level of frustration at schoolwork rises, the odds of him or her taking out that frustration on a classmate also rises.

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    As usual the odds are stacked against City going into Sunday 's derby showdown at Old Trafford.

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    As usual the odds are stacked against City going into Sunday's Derby showdown at Old Trafford.

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    As with any purchase, the more time you have, the better your odds at finding what you want at a discounted price.

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    At first glance, color might not seem like a very big deal, but once you see the amazing range of shades that Silhouette has to offer, the odds are very good indeed that you'll be pleased.

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    At present, honest policyholders end up paying over the odds in premiums to cover monies lost to fraudulent activity.

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    At the end of the Napoleonic wars Portugal had Macao and Goa, Holland Java, Sumatra and other islands, France some odds and ends in India, while England emerged with Hong Kong, Singapore, Ceylon and a free hand in India.

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    At various times he has been at odds with his sons Nicholas and Adam and daughter Victoria.

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    Based on its past success, the odds are very good that Electronic Arts will continue to offer avid gamers with the highest quality games well into the future.

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    Being small items, a pair of booties can be made from odds and ends of scraps.

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    Besides, what were the odds that she would run into Brandon on any specific day?

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    Betdaq where you become the bookie get 20% better odds.

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    But against all odds, there 's a youth revolution waiting to happen.

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    But can love conquer all the odds of high school popularity contests and the cycle of life?

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    But even if Nick can't beat these poor odds this time around, he'll be back next time with better name recognition.

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    But for couples who are unable to conceive on their own, those are still much better odds.

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    But in 1813 Baden joined the coalition, and since then that nation created of odds and ends (de brit et de broc) and always handsomely treated by us, had not ceased to take a leading part in the struggles against our country.

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    But the odds of that happening seem pretty long.

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    But whatever their theoretical agreement on social questions, politically they were hopelessly at odds.

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    But you can shorten the odds with a little preparation An end to the late payment of debts?

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    By being a careful listener, you will have much greater odds of learning the intricate nature of her character and in doing so, your odds of falling in love (and her falling in love with you) will grow astronomically.

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    By knowing exactly where you are on the path, and what to do at that point in time, your odds of success will increase and you will get to success faster.

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    By morphing in this manner, you increase the odds of finding a product that thrills your customers - and your investors.

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    By this time every infantry soldier and gun within call had been thrown into the fight, and the Austrians might well have thrown odds of three to one upon the Prussian centre and have broken it asunder.

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    C. venustus var. purpurescens is almost as good a grower, and the two are by all odds the easiest Calochorti to grow.

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    Calcium supplementation goes a long way towards keeping the skeleton in shipshape, but regular exercise (weight training in particular) can further tilt the odds in your favor.

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    Capricorn women and men have high odds of being faithful lovers, trustworthy friends and valuable employees.

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    Casimir recognized from the first that further fighting against tremendous odds was unprofitable.

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    Certainly this could happen, although the odds are remote.

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    Check out your local yellow pages and the odds are good you'll find at least one company advertising that they have limo buses.

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    Compare your odds of winning a scholarship when students from across the United States may enter versus an award that is only available to students attending a single school.

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    Consequently the service allows customers to compare bookmaker 's odds with the highest level of comfort.

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    Consequently, we believe that the bookmaker's odds are too short to represent value.

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    Continuous odds ratios for trend with proximity to sites were estimated.

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    Conversely, if there is a template that is configured to work well with Frontpage, the odds are that it will not work as well with Dreamweaver, the other most popular WYSIWYG editor.

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    Corals are one of the world's biggest on line sports bookmakers offering fixed odds betting on the world's major sporting events.

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    Couple that with the fact that you can custom design your fame, and the odds are very good that you will be pleased with your purchase.

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    Couples like Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman have defied the odds and are a great example for young Hollywood couples that many hope will also defy the odds and stay together for years to come.

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    Customer service is another area you might want to look into, the idea being that if a site is accessible, either via email or telephone, the odds are greater that their merchandise is of a higher quality.

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    Darkyn was lean and wiry, his youthful looks at odds with the ancient intelligence in his black eyes.

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    Defying all the odds, Glasgow 's Pavilion regularly purveys variety to this day.

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    Defying all the odds, Glasgow's Pavilion regularly purveys variety to this day.

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    Delhi, once more attacked by a Mahratta army under the Mahratta chief Holkar in 1804, was gallantly defended by Colonel Ochterlony, the British resident, who held out against overwhelming odds for eight days, until relieved by Lord Lake.

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    Despite almost impossible odds, you win every time!

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    Despite having the odds against her, Osbourne beat the disease and has since spent much of her time and energy raising awareness and helping other cancer patients.

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    Despite the overwhelming odds, some women have persevered and inspired countless readers who have curves.

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    Do you have many odds and ends that you want to keep track of?

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    Do you mean the odds of two healthy babies, or the sex of the babies?

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    During ten years of intermittent marching and fighting between 1861 and 1871 the Maori did no more than prove that they had in them the stuff to stand up against fearful odds and not always to be worsted.

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    Education remains the great liberator - yet the odds stacked against some children are still too great.

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    Establishing realistic, fair prices will improve your odds of finding buyers quickly so that you can get the unwanted items out of your way and get paid so that you can use the money for other things.

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    Even if a "real" single lady comes onto a line designed for heterosexual couples, there are so many "fakes" that it becomes impossible to know who to trust - and certainly the odds are slim.

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    Even if you have a very specific URL in mind, odds are there's a very similar option available for registration -- perhaps even a better one that you didn't think of.

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    Even the women were at odds, almost for the first time since they'd met.

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    Ever since, the odds of anyone successfully rehabilitating this incredible hulk have been the longest in the development business.

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    Excess weight tends to increase the odds that attempts to get pregnant will fail.

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    Exodus Chapter 14 is the story of God's great deliverance in spite of all human odds.

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    Fabric is key to choosing the right bra, particularly when the odds are good that you'll be perspiring in the garment.

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    Faith and Buffy find themselves at odds often and Buffy puts Faith into a coma at the end of the third season.

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    Finishing high school will dramatically increase your odds of finding stable employment.

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    First, don't try to draw a single line as the odds of getting it just right, on both eyes, is slim.

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    For example, certain dog breeds are prone to genetic health problems and purchasing a dog from an irresponsible breeder can increase the odds of your dog having medical problems.

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    For example, if someone hasn't paid their tax bill or they stop making car payments, then the odds are pretty good that they probably haven't maintained the vehicle very well either.

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    For example, if you natally have Sun trine Jupiter the odds are very good that you are naturally lucky.

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    For girls, with two X-chromosomes, the odds are that the "normal" X chromosome will compensate for the "fragile" one.

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    For the first time the memory wasn't painful, but a reminder that despite all odds, something magical had happened between them.

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    For women receiving oxytocin, the odds were 0.3 - ie about 23% .

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    Fred had told him the young girl lived between divorced parents, always at odds with one or the other.

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    From the golf race quot seth odds on their.

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    From what you say the odds are high it's only a matter of time until his brother floats in.

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    Gabriel pushed her aside, into the kitchen, swinging out the sword with ease at odds with his large form.

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    Get the latest odds, research the big teams or choose free bets on our site.

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    Getting off on the right foot increases the odds of a startup's success.

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    Gifts are focused around the baby's needs, the nursery décor, and other odds and ends that are baby related.

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    Given only a five percent chance of survival at her birth, Adrianna beat the odds that were against her.

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    Giving birth in a hospital that is well-equipped to deal with any complications that may arise is the best way to increase your odds of having a healthy baby.

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    Groups of enemies seem to really hate Colton, but with his excellent marksmanship, any overwhelming odds was whittled away to nothing.

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    He claimed to have re - pelled the outflanking movement of the French in the battle of the Marne, but he was nevertheless compelled, in consequence of the faulty disposition of the German forces in the line of battle and the success of the Allied offensive, to withdraw his army be - fore what he described as overwhelming odds to the Aisne posi - tions.

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    He finds a perfect counterbalance in Max, whose conscience and desire for self-preservation are at odds with each other throughout the film.

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    He refused to accept that he and Cynthia were other than tem­porarily at odds with one another.

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    He sensed secrets in people, and this woman had a ton of them, which was at odds with her clear gaze and the shimmer of innocence around her.

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    He tugged on another jumper and then lifted her onto the bed with strength that seemed at odds with his small form.

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    He was the archetype of the individual man, the lone venturer, who against the odds makes out.

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    Henry V is a celebration of Hal's almost legendary exploits in France, culminating in the great reversal of the odds at Agincourt.

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    Her paternal ancestors came from Bordeaux, and Renan used to say that in his own nature the Gascon and the Breton were constantly at odds.

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    Her warm beauty and large eyes were at odds with an agenda that couldn't be good.

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    Her whining voice tone was at such odds with her beauty that the result was hilarious.

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    Here 's hoping they are n't asked to perform a rousing pre-match rendition of Against All Odds.

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    Here's hoping they aren't asked to perform a rousing pre-match rendition of Against All Odds.

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    His odds at world championship event harrah's entertainment is president of programming.

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    His odds were better than they had been against thousands of them.

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    His role as Security Chief often put him at odds with other members of the crew, and Keating held his own well.

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    His short-term recovery was against the medical odds, but left him seriously debilitated, and in February 2003 he died.

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    How do Hills odds compare with those of other Internet bookies and exchanges?

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    However, if you are under eighteen, the odds are very good that you'll probably need to discuss this issue, and price, with your parent(s).

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    However, if you can, try to resist a DVD of a major film on its initial release if that release is soon after its cinematic release, because odds are you'll find yourself double-dipping in a few months.

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    However, the odds your child will be diagnosed with autism-spectrum disorder despite the recent explosion in autism cases is low.

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    However, the Wizard went once more to his satchel--which seemed to contain a surprising variety of odds and ends--and brought out a spool of strong wire, by means of which they managed to fasten four of the wings to Jim's harness, two near his head and two near his tail.

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    However, there are still a few simple steps you can take to increase the odds you will have a healthy pregnancy.

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    However, unless there is a medical reason why a couple cannot have a child of a certain gender (such as a weak X or Y chromosome), your odds stay the same.

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    I don't know what the odds are, but I figure god is responsible for both - don't you think?

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    I love that even tho Johnny Borrell swaggers around like an autistic bouncer, his lyrics express a sensitivity at odds with his bravado.

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    I strained not to be at odds with my bride.

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    If all feedback is mired with social drama or people aren't getting along, odds are you won't get very much out of the program.

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    If an oven range model you're interested in receives more good reviews than bad, then odds are it's a good product.

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    If Annie's abductor was still operating, that literally reversed the odds that we'd knock heads with him if he remained active!

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    If both parents are myopic, then the odds that the child will be myopic are as high as 60 percent.

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    If I can find it on the site, odds are I can find it in my local store (though of course the catalog does not reflect everything in the store and not everything is sold in every store).

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    If it doesn't make you want to post, and make it easy to do so, then the odds are your customers will find it even less appealing.

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    If not actively malign, then their goals and aims put them at odds with humanity; perhaps they need to eradicate mankind to make the earth useful to their own colonizing plans, for instance.

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    If only they had checked the stats they too could have backed the outsider instead of an odds on loser.

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    If something doesn't feel or seem right when booking your trip, then odds are something is wrong with it.

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    If something in the product you are considering isn't on the list, odds are you're looking at a product that isn't 100 percent natural.

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    If the creditor won't negotiate, politely decline and wait a few weeks; odds are they will send you a letter with a better settlement offer.

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    If the first few ingredients don't even include meat (not meat by-products), odds are you're feeding your animal a lot of filler ingredients that do little for your pet nutritionally.

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    If the odds were too great they could always retire to their ships, put to sea, and resume their predatory operations on some other coast three hundred miles away.

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    If the tank features a K-valve, then odds are your regulator's first stage will lock in place with ease, but if it has a DIN valve, you may require a special adapter in order to secure the first stage.

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    If this is the case, try to smooth things over, the odds are very good that you'll be gone before he or she is.

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    If we won we might be tempted to place another bet, especially if the odds looked favorable.

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    If wearing heels makes a woman feel more beautiful, more powerful, more confident, more friendly, she is going to increase her odds of achieving her goals, whatever they may be.

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    If you and your love interest don't match up perfectly on a love match chart, who says you can't be the rule-breaking couple that defies the odds and lives happily ever after?

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    If you approach the situation with calmness and love first, odds are your teen will be a much more willing participant in treatment.

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    If you are a part of a group with a certain game in mind, like Neverwinter Nights, the odds are there is a theme you can put on your site right away if you pick the right host.

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    If you are interested in playing the odds of the Internet dating game, your options are almost endless.

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    If you are particularly concerned about weight gain while you are pregnant, you may want to consider that a Purdue study featured on Good Morning America has found that artificial sweeteners increase the odds of weight gain.

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    If you currently have a blog, the odds are pretty good that an RSS feed generator is built into the blogging platform.

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    If you do not play an active role, odds are you won't be experiencing optimum health for you or your baby.

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    If you don't know what you're doing, odds are you'll get yourself a nasty injury employing the techniques outlined above.

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    If you fall within this category, then the odds are good that you shine brilliantly in colors like moss, rust and terra cotta.

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    If you get your heart set on only one or two configurations, the odds are good that the dealership won't have your vehicle in stock and will need to order from the factory.

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    If you have a song you would like to learn, odds are someone has transcribed it in tablature and posted it on the Internet.

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    If you live in a big enough city to have a rental shop that is open all year, odds are you'll find plenty of options there, too.

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    If you prefer to do it yourself, you can, but you'll need to be prepared since the odds are very good that you'll have to do it in steps.

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    If you prepare well, the odds are slim that you'll need a backup, but you should have one ready just in case, whether it's a stack of plain cakes that you can ice quickly or a store-bought cake that you can serve if it's needed.

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    If you type in the company name plus "NYC" in Bing.com and their client pops up on the first page, the odds are they know their craft.

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    If you use more than a few pounds, odds are you start involving other, stronger muscles and end up robbing yourself of most of the benefit of the exercise.

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    If you'd like to try organic face cream yourself, odds are good you'll be able to find at least one choice at your favorite drugstore or makeup shop.

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    If you're going camping at a typical campground where there is a picnic table and a campfire ring available, the odds are good that there's already a grill attached to the fire ring.

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    If you're having an existing room transformed into a sunroom, you may not a building permit, but check to be sure because odds are you will.

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    If you're having fun, odds are you are doing it right.

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    If you're in the market and know a thing or two about Web searches, odds are you've come across the Health Check Systems heart rate monitor product page.

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    If you're looking for a specific type of pick in bulk, odds are eBay will have it.

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    If you're on a historically African American college campus and you hear a Zeta Phi Beta step chant ringing out over the quad, the odds are you will see a group of strong, confident women singing them together, celebrating their sorority.

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    If you're reading this then the odds are you love video games along with the rest of us.

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    If you're trying to recover from caffeine addiction, enlisting the help of a supportive friend or family member may increase your odds of success.

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    If you've been craving to see Daniella Sarahyba in a magazine, the odds are very good that she'll probably be in a few more featuress in the future!

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    If you've danced at any kind of professional venue in the U.S., odds are you've danced on an American Harlequin dance floor.

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    If you've gained customer traction and people love your product, the odds are that your revenues will increase significantly.

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    If you've just started a new hosting plan, the odds are good that the default starting page is "index.html".

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    If you’ve managed to snag one of the most eligible bachelors of the zodiac, an Aries man, the odds are very good that you want to know how to keep him.

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    If your designers are working right alongside your system administrators, odds are that communication will be good, technical difficulties will be solved more quickly, and in general your site will function more smoothly.

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    If your dress is low-cut, see-through, needs a pin to hold the bust line together, or requires a jacket to look appropriate, then the odds are good that the dress is not nine-to-five ready.

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    If your father was a stern disciplinarian, the odds are that you'll think of God in that way.

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    Ignoring the warnings, and desperate to get away from his guardians, the Dursleys, Harry manages to overcome the odds against him and begins another year of wizarding classes.

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    In 1777 General John Burgoyne succeeded in taking Ticonderoga, but in the swampy forests southward from Lake Champlain he fought his way against heavy odds, and in the middle of October his campaign culminated disastrously in his surrender at Saratoga.

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    In addition to the possibility of using a Chinese lunar calendar to predict the sex of a baby once a woman becomes pregnant, some women use the calendar or Chinese birth chart to possibly increase their odds of conceiving a boy or a girl.

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    In another an elf and human cross the barriers between their lives to discover one another and defy the odds to keep their love.

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    In any case, if it's a permanent life policy, the odds are good that beneficiaries will receive the benefit.

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    In fact, many of their primary characteristics are at odds with one another.

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    In fact, not fighting back in the face of daunting odds is what can make them feel depressed, restless and angry.

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    In this Nintendo Wii version, the games aren't rigged and you have better odds at winning.

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    Increase the odds of getting approved for an investment property HELOC from a direct lender by making your application as attractive as possible.

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    Increasingly, the attitudes of male professionalism have seemed outrageously at odds with a supposedly caring profession.

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    Instead, these styles are delightfully unique, which means that the odds of someone showing up in the same look as you are practically nil.

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    It can be difficult to come up with unique Halloween costumes, because as soon as you think you've come up with something unique, odds are you'll find someone else who had the same idea.

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    It is also directly at odds with international best practice on combating bribery.

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    It is equally admirable in the depth of its wisdom, the comprehensiveness of its views, the sagacity of its reflections, and the fearlessness, patriotism, liantly and effectively exhibited than they were by Hamilton in the New York convention of 1788, whose vote he won, against the greatest odds, for the ratification of the Constitution.

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    It isn't likely, though - for the simple reason that the odds of a tornado hitting any specific spot once are slim.

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    It may be a factor of the immunity boost, or a combination of all the above; whatever the reason, odds are you'll feel a good deal more clear-headed after a couple of days of fasting.

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    It may not seem to matter what service you sign up for, but you'll increase your odds of a good match if you take some time to look at the options.

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    It was in his first race that Mr O'Kelly took the odds to a large amount before the start for the second heat, that he would place the horses.

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    It was uncustomary for the women to be at odds.

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    It will be seen that the compiler of the volume on which so much depends had to go back fully a century, with little else to guide him but odds and ends in the way of publications and tradition.

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    It's a delicate balance of mixing furniture and décor that seem to be at odds with each other, yet somehow work in the same space.

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    It's inevitable that two people living in the same house are going to be at odds sometimes, but from now on I'll never feel completely safe.

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    Its population is estimated at 3000, but as its inhabitants never submitted to Spanish and Mexican rule, and have maintained their independence against overwhelming odds for almost four centuries, this estimate should be accepted as a conjecture.

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    Jackson knew the odds were that guy hadn't slept a wink all night, but he wanted her to wait as long as possible.

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    James Stewart of Ardvorlich had been at odds with some several of the neighboring clans but had always managed to avoid them.

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    Just have worse odds, Jule said, trying not to let his own alarm show.

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    Just the same, it's a good idea to pay some attention to the color and/or pattern of the bag since the odds are fairly good that others will see it.

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    Kemp, were enlisted on the white side, and with their tribesmen did much to make unequal odds still more unequal.

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    Known as the Baker Odds and Ends stores, they carry Baker items that have either been overstocked, discontinued, or perhaps purchased and returned from other locations.

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    Kris's white hair, fair complexion, and amber eyes were at odds with Rhyn's darkness and glowing pewter gaze.

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    Lesson plans that consider the personal needs and interests of each child are bound to bring more motivation and focus to learning, increasing the odds of success and reducing frustration.

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    Likewise, if you have wonderfully thick hair, and are looking for a piecey shag, the odds are that your hair simply won't take to the look.

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    Making an informed decision will improve your odds of recovery.Recovery begins when you don't take a drink.

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    Many of them increase your odds for more interventions; one intervention can lead to another.

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    Minogue's fluffy image is at odds with the astute businesswoman who is the fifth richest woman in the UK music industry.

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    Moderation is the key word here; being at a healthy weight will help raise the odds of conceiving and carrying a baby to term.

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    More recently, online bookmakers have begun offering fixed odds for football matches.

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    Most automobile dealerships offer insurance plans like these, and if you live in California the odds are good that the car dealership you visit probably offers Western General insurance products.

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    Most commercially grown seeds, plants, fruits, and vegetables are treated with some chemicals to help them become resistant to pests and increase their odds of being harvest successfully.

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    Mrs. Watson demonstrated with a deftness at odds with her age.

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    No matter what kind of technique you're trying to accomplish, odds are you can find several books and websites about it.

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    No matter what sports bra style you eventually select, tip the odds towards success by carefully thinking about your particular sport activity.

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    No matter what your sun sign is, if you are paired with an Aquarius in a successful relationship, the odds are quite good that you and your partner have planets that make key connections to one another.

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    Nothing sets apart high school athletes like a letter jacket, and odds are that letter jacket is from DeLong Varsity jackets.

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    Observational studies have reported odds ratios for women with BV of between 1.4 and 6.9 for these adverse outcomes.

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    Odds are at least one of your friends will have a car, and your parents will start allowing you new freedoms to go out on your own and maybe stay out later than they would have before.

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    Odds are better of such a from uranium oxide.

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    Odds are pretty good that you'll never have to file a police report unless your wallet or purse was stolen.

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    Odds are these are both ineffectual and have been tried by hundreds and thousands of other guys.

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    Odds are they will see things your way and give you the lower interest rate.

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    Odds are you think you're getting enough catalogs in your mailbox every day, but you can also sign up to get catalogs from your favorite merchants.

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    Odds are you will learn more quickly, have more fun doing it and will be more proficient at your new skill when taking a beading class instead of trying to teach yourself.

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    Odds are you'll get your expensive gizmo soaked or banged up at least a couple times over the years.

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    Odds are you're getting a much safer product choosing organic over a conventional face cream.

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    Odds are you've got a child who will be great at origami.

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    Odds are you’re going to be using the appliance for many years, so you don’t want to simply run out and buy the cheapest one you can find.

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    Odds are, if you follow the cat eye makeup tutorial, no matter what you do with the rest of your makeup you will definitely be the cat's meow!

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    Odds are, you eat it so rarely that you won't notice much of a change.

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    Odds were, after he made sure she had enough to eat, he probably bought her a new coat.

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    Of course, what were the odds that she would ever get down to Houston?

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    On reaching Varna, the Hungarians found that the Venetian galleys had failed to prevent the transit of the sultan, who now confronted them with fourfold odds, and on the 10th of November 1444 they were utterly routed, Wladislaus falling on the field and Hunyadi narrowly escaping.

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    On the other hand, if you opt for red or caramel hair color highlights, the odds of success will be all the greater and you can enjoy fantastic color with the perfect highlights.

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    One common area of confusion among new freelance writers is whether or not it's acceptable to submit the same query letter to several different publications in hopes of increasing your odds of landing an assignment.

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    Our two leads are totally at odds with one another, Carey a quiet, shy introvert and Winslet almost the complete opposite.

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    Pathos and indignation, subtlety and simplicity, personal appeal and political reasoning, were the alternate weapons with which she fought against all odds of evidence or inference, and disputed step by step every inch of debatahle ground.

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    People with Premium membership automatically move to the top of other members' search lists, which means it could increase the odds of that special someone finding you.

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    Pershing and his Staff were appalled at what they considered to be bad American generalship, despite the unfavorable odds.

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    Peter feels he is jumping hurdles all the time with work produced against the odds.

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    Players 'bet' on each other's answers based on what you know about the participants, guessing the odds, or simply making an educated guess.

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    Playing online baccarat is a fun and About Baccarat tutorial will help you understand about Baccarat betting odds, baccarat rules and baccarat tips.

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    Power is yielded odds cover hitch movie of making retiree health insurance a comprehensive program.

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    Proper prenatal care can greatly increase your odds of having a healthy pregnancy.

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    Putting five highest odds in and then cross referencing against all odds to give likelihood of each horse winning.

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    Remember, the more research and preparation that goes into your grant proposal, the greater your odds of receiving funding.

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    Remember, this is a microkini you are wearing, so the odds are very good indeed that you'll end up making a statement anyway!

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    Remember, you couldn't change the other person when you were in a marriage or relationship, so odds are s/he isn't going to change now.

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    Rosalinda falls in love with Fernando despite the odds and their history.

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    She is at odds with the matriarch of the household Victoria and her niece Soraya.

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    She overcame all odds, and led France's army to victory.

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    Shops who specialize in odds and ends are a good source of material.

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    Since the job market is tight, teens should apply for as many jobs as possible to increase the odds of landing a position.

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    Since the odds for the Powerball alone are some of the best odds in the game, many people focus their efforts on trying to hit just the Powerball number.

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    Since the presence of hCG doubles every two days in a pregnant woman, waiting one extra day should improve your odds of getting an accurate result.

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    So, how can you become a photographer when the odds are stacked against you?

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    So, white women's odds for liver cancer went up when they took the pill.

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    Some officers were for withdrawing by sea, but the general chose to hold his ground, though his army was enfeebled by sickness and would have to fight on unfavourable terrain against odds of two to one.

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    Some shoots will always go better than others, but if the subject is comfortable your odds for success will be higher.

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    Sometimes you just have to follow your heart and take a chance, even when the odds seem stacked against you.

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    Soon, in Eaden, in Wurttemberg, in Bavaria, the sovereigns and the chambers were at odds, united only in a common opposition to the central authority.

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    Sports book betting odds 4 select your font face.

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    SportsTAB customers are offered fixed odds and totalizator sports betting on more than 24 major Australian and international sporting events.

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    Stack the odds in your favor by checking out what other customers have to say about the site, or do a quick online search to see if there are any complaints against the company.

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    Statistically your odds are better to strike a ship.

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    Store jewelry and all kinds of accessory odds and ends in this organizer that hangs over the door.

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    Students involved in other activities alone or in combination with sports had significantly higher odds than the other two groups for doing homework and significantly lower odds for alcohol consumption, marijuana use, and vandalism.

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    Such findings are at odds with standard theory yet accord with a substantial number of findings within the marketing and experimental economics literatures.

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    Sure, it can make a woman feel bolder than she's ever felt in her life, but odds are slim that a plus size woman will feel comfortable enough to wear one of these anywhere but her home.

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    Tara's odd accident in the previous episode leaves her at odds with her mother over getting bailed out of jail.

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    Thanks to previous American Idol shows that have given viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the audition process, it's no exaggeration to say that the odds of making it to the final round are stacked against you.

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    That coupled with Grayson's depth of emotion as he mourns the woman he was going to marry had fans rooting for the couple to defy the odds and reunite.

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    That said, Sunglass Giant is an authorized seller of Mauis so the odds are very good that the process of fixing your defective pair will be quite similar to the one you'd find on the Maui site.

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    The all-day battle in the narrow mountain pass was the most stubbornly contested of the whole war, and the brilliant victory of Taylor over such odds made " Old Rough and Ready," as he was called by his troops, the hero of the hour.

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    The British immigrants of 1820 were still struggling against heavy odds; the Dutch colonists were in a state of great indignation.

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    The cause of the slaying of Comyn is unknown; the two men had long been at odds, but the evidence does not confirm the story that Comyn had betrayed Bruce to Edward.

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    The chance of multiple gestation with in vitro fertilization (IVF) is about the same as with the use of fertility drugs, because several embryos are inserted into the womb to increase the odds of conception.

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    The Coronation Street actors have beaten the odds to make the British drama one of the longest running soap operas in history.

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    The events that followed; the occupation of the duchies by Austria and Prussia, the war of 1864, gallantly fought by the Danes against overwhelming odds, and the astute diplomacy by which Bismarck succeeded in ultimately gaining for Prussia the seaboard so essential for her maritime power, are dealt with elsewhere (see Schleswig-Holstein Question).

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    The fantasy elements of angels and demons are often at odds with the religious aspect of the beings in this science fiction trope.

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    The father's literary tastes, general inquisitiveness, and powers of intrigue reappeared in Napoleon, who, however, derived from his mother Letizia (a descendant of the Ramolino and Pietra Santa families) the force of will, the power of forming a quick decision and of maintaining it against all odds, which made him so terrible an opponent both in war and in diplomacy.

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    The Fenian element was with him, as he admitted, but the clergy were against him, and the odds were too great, especially against a Protestant politician.

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    The fewer cards you have floating around, the less the odds of a stolen or lost card causing havoc.

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    The folks at Crocs defied odds by creating the very first Crocs high heel shoes for women.

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    The French general, however, hardly drew out far enough from the French right; otherwise the magnificent resolution he displayed and the admirable obstinacy with which his troops fought against ever-increasing odds are worthy of all praise.

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    The Guardian had some code of honor that seemed at odds with Brady's quick trigger finger.

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    The less nicotine and carbon monoxide you introduce into your body, the better the odds that you will give birth to a healthy baby.

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    The minute you type "S-A-" the odds are that the name will show up - along with Sam, Santa Claus, and Salazar, if they are also in your friends.

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    The more honest you are, the higher your odds that the service can make a good match.

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    The music served as a pivotal piece for the lovers who have fallen in love despite the odds.

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    The odds against the coincidence were astronomical, until I considered the facts.

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    The odds against the French troops in the disastrous campaign of 1799 (see French Revolutionary Wars) were too heavy.

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    The odds are good that if the life insurance policy was with them, they may be trying hard to track beneficiaries down as well.

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    The odds are pretty good that you'll be able to find the parts you need on CraigsList.

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    The odds are pretty good that you'll find what you're looking for at Themes Base.

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    The odds are slim that a handout will it all the way home, undamaged, and even slimmer that Mom or Dad will find it at a time when they actually can read it thoroughly.

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    The odds are that customers won't greet your product with huzzahs. The odds are that that their reaction will be mixed at best.

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    The odds are that one or two of those podcasts will actually be about a topic you are interested in - no matter how esoteric your hobbies may be.

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    The odds are that someone in your squad or a friend will have some experience using imaging tools like Photoshop or Illustrator and can resize the image or use the "magic wand" tool to select and replace colors as needed.

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    The odds are very good that if you were friends with that person in school, then a fair majority of people on that person's friends list knows you too.

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    The odds are very good that they may know someone who can get you a good deal.

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    The odds are very good that they'll be more than happy to help.

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    The odds are very good that they'll bend over backwards to give you the lowest possible rate for your teen in order to capture all of the additional business from your other insurance product purchases.

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    The odds are very good that you'll have little chance of blending into the scenery in a style that noticeable.

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    The odds are you won't have to, because your web server probably has it already installed.

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    The odds are you would find no more than a single blue diamond in the entire bunch.

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    The odds change dramatically when children become teenagers.

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    The odds increase after each failed attempt.

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    The odds must be astronomical.

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    The odds of an alcoholic beating an alcohol addiction on their own without any outside help is 1 in 50,000.

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    The odds of becoming pregnant within one year of continued unprotected sex are high, approximately 90 percent.

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    The odds of coming up with a number that will work are less than one in a billion.

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    The odds of finding this spot again had to be slim to nothing.

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    The odds of having a good online dating experience are improved with a site that is designed especially for your type of dating.

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    The odds of selecting just the Powerball number are about 1 in 62.

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    The odds of that happening were slim to none.

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    The odds of this situation actually happening are not huge.

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    The odds say he skipped now that the word's out we've followed him here.

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    The odds were good that on any given Saturday, a Ouija session would be in progress.

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    The odds were slim, but because his purpose was educational, he might have a chance.

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    The odds were with Steven Soderbergh with two nominations, and he won for Traffic.

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    The odds were, he would break her heart at some point, and would it not be better sooner, rather than later?

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    The one factor that you should take note of is that because these gowns are made with pure silk, the odds are very good that you will have to pay a little bit more for the look.

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    The online test results will provide you with the odds that you are actually pregnant based on the normal ovulation process.

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    The others thought they trapped me, and here I am, against all odds.

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    The pedicle contains the artery that supplies blood to the flap increasing the odds the flap will survive in its new location.

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    The people who have succeeded against the odds in obtaining normal blood sugars have in effect changed their personal destiny regarding diabetic complications.

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    The prevalence odds of precancerous lesions were compared with the odds of normal histology or SG.

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    The relative low cost of maintaining a website and sending out mass emails means that people looking to make money underhandedly can send out massive numbers of traps increasing their odds that someone will step into one.

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    The research shows that taking the pill can increase the odds for developing liver cancer in women who are normally considered low-risk.

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    The Samantha style is a square-oval shaped glass, so the odds are good that this look will be best on faces that are either square, oval, or heart shaped.

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    The slot machine odds are generally slightly more favorable to the player at the downtown casinos when compared to the Strip.

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    The strange thing is that while Elizabeth warned James against the pretensions of men who " would have no king but a presbytery," whenever he was at odds with the ministers and with the nobles who kept trying to seize his person with the approval of the ministers, Elizabeth secretly or openly backed the kirk.

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    The strong cohesion of the crew must work together against all odds to bring back their friend.

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    The temptation is to stick a tenner on something at long odds and go and get a beer.

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    The women had been at odds since Jill's affair with Katherine's late husband.

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    Then beat the odds as you place your bet on the person you think has the closet answer to the correct one.

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    Then there is a large faction of Christian yoga practitioners who very much enjoy yoga, but who find it at odds with their beliefs.

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    There are also many theories and methods of calendaring ovulation that may increase your odds of conceiving a boy or a girl.

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    There are many astrologers who would tell you chances are that they will often be at odds with each other.

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    There can still be recalls with toys labeled "organic" or "natural", but you cut the odds of the recall being based on a chemical or pesticide issue.

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    There is also so much competition out there that the odds are that no matter how nice your cell phone is, it was obsolete before you even took it out of the package.

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    There's an anomaly in your blood test, but you're physically healthy, Dr. Williams said with a warm smile at odds with the cold sterility of the room.

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    Therefore, learning relaxation techniques, joining your local health club, or meeting with a counselor can increase your odds of successfully changing your behavior.

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    These are pretty good odds, and millions of people have found that by learning about each other online they have a better chance of finding the person they're looking for.

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    These five tips for using astrology to find love will help you tip the odds in your favor when it comes to finding that special someone.

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    These places might not have as many options as the big chain stores, but the odds are good the money you spend is staying in the local economy, which is always a good thing.

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    They demonstrate great resilience, battling against considerable odds.

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    They may also help you to feel more confident, and if you believe you look better, then the odds are good that you will project that and curry even more favor.

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    They may be a bit shy at first to show theirs, but the odds are very good that they'll appreciate your funny bone.

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    They remained staunch to the end against odds uncounted, and fell with their faces to the foe.

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    This is a good thing because it means that the odds of you finding a turtleneck sweater that suits your personality, and budget, is all the more greater!

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    This is good because it means that the odds of another woman sporting the same style as you is greatly reduced.

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    This is the planet of bravery, and when well aspected, imbues this man with an incredible and awesome amount of courage in the face of even the most daunting of odds.

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    This leads to consumers not receiving vital preventative care, which also increases the odds that the next time they seek out medical help it will be for an ailment that has already progressed to dangerous levels.

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    This may be true, but unless you win the lottery, the odds are good that you need to work.

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    This old-fashioned attitude may be at odds with what modern day companies think defines success, but clearly, SAS has remained true to its American-grown roots and want to maintain their reputation as a business who supports its own.

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    This will give you the best odds of getting several great shots.

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    Thus, whilst the detachment was still disposed as a series of rearguards, the foremost fractions of it stood to fight on the Yalu, against odds of four to one.

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    To increase the odds of getting your snapshots sold, you need to weed out pictures that don't represent your best work.

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    To increase your odds of being selected for a realty television show, it pays to do research.

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    To others, it is a term reserved for those special types of plots where a man loves a woman and they must conquer the odds.

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    Today, there are many Internet bookmakers who offer odds on the outcome of the same event.

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    Tote betting services main aim is to offer its customers great odds at prices that are second to none.

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    Tracy's sons Ned and Dillon are both off screen and Jason, though a Quartermaine by birth remains at odds with his family and does not consider himself one of the clan.

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    Tradebit sells manuals for a variety of makes and models, and the odds are pretty good that if you need a manual for a non-classic Honda, you should be able to find it here.

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    Try not to say anything negative about a particular person or a family member because it really won't serve any helpful purpose; the odds are good that your spouse knows exactly how you feel.

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    Two, because these are readily available to everyone, the odds are that someone else is performing the same moves.

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    Typically, if a site is willing to speak with you and help you decide on a particular style, the odds are fairly good that you can trust the company.

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    Unfortunately, every young driver has to face the same odds as those who have come before them.

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    Unfortunately, games like this fall prey to one very large problem of relying on stereotypes, and the odds that they actually resemble anyone you would actually meet are slim.

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    We asked a premium bonds boffin to calculate the odds against such an occurrence.

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    We studied the odds of treatment using multivariate logistic regression.

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    What are the odds of her meeting this guy and being the daughter of his mine manager from twenty years earlier and a thousand miles away?

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    What are the odds on it coming back with the front bodywork intact?

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    What are the odds that she'd ever meet him, much less marry him?

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    What are the odds we will see Christina Aguilera pregnant again in the future?

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    What they do have in common is the expression of love that beats the odds and enriches the lives of the main characters, even if things don't always work out in the end.

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    What this means is that if you enjoy Farm Town, the odds are pretty good that you'll also like FarmVille.

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    What was once a complicated procedure that may or may not result in a new baby has evolved to a safer, less-invasive routine with much better odds for couples trying to conceive a child.

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    What's more, your odds of scoring a job with the company are greater because compared to other industries cruise lines have a much higher employee turnover rate.

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    What's the point in playing when the odds are so dramatically and unfairly biased?

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    When asked about the best written online game journalism, many gamers were at odds as to which websites had the best reviews.

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    When brutal intellectual honesty is combined with relentless resourcefulness, your odds of success skyrocket.

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    When one Immortal meets another, the odds are excellent that they're going to fight to the death.

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    When there are three people, you, your ex and his girlfriend, AND the process is high conflict, it can sometimes feel as though the odds are against you, draining you physically, emotionally and financially.

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    When they retreated before overwhelming odds they were publicly accused of cowardice and incompetence.

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    When you don't follow directions, you increase the odds your application will end up in the trash.

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    Whether you are eating at a cafeteria or a restaurant, the odds are that something on your plate came from a service like MBM Food Distributor.

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    Whether you love the color silver, gold or even blue, the odds are very good that you can find a G-string style to match.

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    Whether you're a blogger or a web developer, the odds are very good that your visitors are Facebook users.

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    Whether you're taking part in a company-sponsored event or taking part in a strenuous physical activity in school sports, the odds are good that you'll be asked to fill out a liability release form.

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    Which seems very much at odds with the ' calm, delicate, sedate ' appearance of the adult lacewing.

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    While Dean had been at odds with the man since their first confrontation last January, it was Fitzgerald's venomous comments at the debate that led Dean to now believe him capable of almost anything.

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    While exercising immediately before bed isn't necessarily a good idea, your odds of getting a good, restful night's sleep increase dramatically with exercise.

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    While I admit more than a smidgen of curiosity about what we were undertaking, I felt uncomfortable being at odds with our hosts.

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    While it's true you can get a handsomely made jacket at Brooks Brothers, the odds are fairly good that you'll find a comparable look, at say, Banana Republic.

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    While men outnumber women by about eight to one, those odds are not bad enough to keep men from trying (or, as they call it, "next-ing") over and over again.

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    While owning your own vehicle may seem at odds with an environmentally friendly lifestyle, for most people it is a necessity.

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    While the odds of having a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy increase each time a woman has one, worrying about the outcome of your next pregnancy can lead to more problems than solutions.

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    While the odds of that happening are very slim, it is true that even the pros have to deal with their hair pieces coming loose at the most inopportune times.

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    While there's no guarantee a home owner won't eventually give up the kitten, the odds are slightly in the kitten's favor that it has found a home for life.

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    While they were initially seen as merely a passing trend that would quickly expire, they defied the odds and maintained their relevance year after year, showing up on everything from clothing to accessories.

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    While you may find a dress that fits you perfectly, the odds are better that you will find a gown you love but it will need some alterations.

    424

    With a handful of men he opposed Sherman's march through the Carolinas, and at Bentonville, N.C., fought and almost won a most gallant and skilful battle against heavy odds.

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    With a little preparation and by following some self-imposed (and sometimes state imposed) rules, you can increase your odds of driving safely.

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    With that in mind, and barring any kind of skin allergies, the odds are fairly good that you'll probably end up with a cotton blend.

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    With the antes in there, I was getting ridiculous pot odds against the higher pair.

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    Yahoo dating allows you to play the odds with a membership in one of the largest portals on the web to find a perfect match.

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    Yes, senior sex is part of a healthy relationship, but remember your odds of picking up people with the line, "So, you come here often?" and consider a more appropriate moniker.

    430

    You and your teenager may be at odds when it comes to bedroom design ideas.

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    You can "give odds," which means you start with less pieces than your opponent.

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    You can increase your odds of scoring decent priced last minute airfare by being as flexible as possible with your itinerary.

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    You can lay odds bets on all Don't Come Bets.

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    You can up your odds of being cast by preparing for the auditions and learning as much as you can about the casting process.

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    You could always flip through hair style magazines, but if you search online, you'll have better odds of finding a picture of the right cut from several angles.

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    You could find yourself at odds with someone whose work appears chaotic.

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    You could realistically spend your entire vacation taking in the stores at the Premium Outlet Mall in Seattle, but odds are you'll want to see some other things while you're here.

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    You may not get the same nice, even resistance or predictable calorie burn curve, but odds are considerably better for cracking a few grins out there than on the Stairmaster.

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    You will spend a lot of time in massive battles that seem to have overwhelming odds.

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    Young men living in areas classified in the most deprived quintile had a significantly lower odds ratio.

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    Your odds of having twins increase significantly if your mother or maternal grandmother was a fraternal twin or gave birth to fraternal twins.