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  • n  a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
  • n  verse in which certain letters such as the first in each line form a word or message

  • Latin as a language rather than as a moldy acrostic.
  • It does not explain away its protagonist's schizophrenia with some unearthed childhood trauma, as if the condition were a sort of Freudian acrostic to be solved.
  • acrostic? To justify a common tale of self.
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  • Times of Temptation
    Scripture teaches that at times we'll all be tempted to act in ways contrary to God's commands. Our circumstances are not unique to us; others have faced similar situations. Yesterday, we learned an acrostic to help us resist enticement: we can put a "halt" to letting ourselves be too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. That is, we are wise to eat regularly, experience the peace God offers, stay in ...
    June 23, 2013 - The Christian Post
Quotes

  • Kieren Fallon in Mirror.co.uk
    There's still time to pick up more good rides but I'll be disappointed if I don't come away with one or two handicaps in the bag,added Fallon. "Acrostic has been trained for the Hunt Cup and ran an encouraging prep race at York. It was his...
  • George Carlin in Daily News Tribune
    When it comes to God's existence, I'm not an atheist, and I'm not an agnostic,said Carlin on an album of primarily religious topics. "I'm an acrostic. The whole thing puzzles me."

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