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shahyr

  • n  a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county
  • n  British breed of large heavy draft horse

  • In a very similar way, I think Frodo wants to protect the shire, and that is part of the driving force behind his decision.
  • But it was well into the following morning when the last paper ballots from every village and shire came in: the gutsy politician of the zealous right had routed Labour Prime .
  • If Lord Hartington succeeds to the title, becomes the 11th Duke of Devon shire, his Duchess will find herself the Mistress of the Royal Robes, first lady In waiting to the Queen.
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  • Mohammad Yousuf in The Asian News
    Yousuf said: "I've always wanted to play county cricket, and to get the opportunity with a club as big as Lanca- shire is fantastic. Old Trafford is somewhere I've enjoyed playing at during my international career. I'm determined to make a...
  • Lawrence Springborg in The Age
    The Emerald Shire Council (which is merging with three neighbouring shires) is the centrepiece of the community - it provides local leadership, equipment and the skills which can be called upon at times of emergency,Mr Springborg said....

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