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loss of a few experimental records
The loss of a few experimental records could never have disturbed the equilibrium of a mind like his.
— from The Life of Sir Isaac Newton by David Brewster

lights of Auburn for economical reasons
The electric lights of Auburn, for economical reasons, were put out upon the arrival of the moon, and it was still and dark when the two started up the walk together.
— from When She Came Home from College by Jean Bingham Wilson


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