Minus Sentence Examples

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  • Or is this still more Tory pie crust minus the filling?

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  • Metal sheathing shall be dealt with, by allowing in full the cost of a weight equal to the gross weight of metal sheathing stripped off, minus the proceeds of the old metal.

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  • The local hour angle of an object is the local apparent sidereal time minus the apparent right ascension.

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  • I look the same as age 21 minus the scraggly beard.

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  • He discovered their whereabouts when he hand-delivered the first round of trainees – minus a few pints of blood – who were stupid enough to challenge him instead of backing off like the experienced Guardians did.

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  • So, as the regional bodies mature they would be representing culture minus heritage - which would look anomalous.

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  • One of my companions' water tube was frozen solid as it was minus 10 with the wind chill factor.

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  • This was a 12 cylinder engine minus one bank of cylinders, the gap being closed by a plain entablature.

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  • The permitted range of the argument is from minus infinity to plus infinity.

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  • Q I used to use the minus sign - to play my blank tile.

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  • Don't think - just go with the flow; eastern mysticism minus the ascetic self-discipline!

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  • People have the mistaken notion that business is sales minus costs and expenses is equal to profit.

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  • The manumissio minus justa was effected by a sufficient manifestation of the will of the master, as by letter, by words, by putting the pileus (or cap of liberty) on the slave, or by any other formality which had by usage become significant of the intention to liberate, or by such an act as making the slave the guardian of his children.

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  • In an " Adm onitio " on the seventh page Napier states that, although in that place the mode of construction should be explained, he proceeds at once to the use of the logarithms, " ut praelibatis prius usu, et rei utilitate, caetera aut magis placeant posthac edenda, aut minus saltem displiceant silentio sepulta."

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  • The refitted safety valve casting has had the rear valve refitted minus the spring.

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  • If $500 is loaded onto the card, then $500 is the available balance, minus any fees.

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  • This amount becomes the available balance, minus any fees.

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  • There's a plus and a minus to the above formula.

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  • You can specify what you want and you'll wind up with some great creative pieces minus the singed eyebrows.

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  • For two solid weeks the red thermograph trace has been wandering through the minus 40's, 50's and 60's.

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  • One WLM of radon or thoron radionuclide daughters corresponds to an exposure to 3.48 × 10 −3 J h m −3.

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  • Natural birthstones come in the state they're found in (minus cutting and some polishing).

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  • You will expected to leave the premises in the same condition as when you took occupancy minus reasonable wear-and-tear.

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  • Instead, money deposited by the cardholder becomes the available balance, minus any fees.

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  • The only money available to the cardholder is the amount of money loaded onto the card minus any charges or fees.

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  • Equity is the amount of money your home is worth minus the amount of money you owe.

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  • Equity is the value of your home minus any liens or mortgages against it.

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  • This leaves the consumer right back where he or she started, minus the fees paid to the attorney.

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  • Now that you have priced out all of your wish list items, you have a solid idea of the cost of materials minus labor.

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  • The foolproof formula provides the precision of a liquid eyeliner, minus the smudge factor in a versatile dark chocolate shade.

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  • This foundation has a natural looking translucent finish, minus the fuss.

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  • I don't know if she's your kind of bohemian, but she's mine... minus the mad bad addiction issues, of course.

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  • To Mr. Loomis, math teacher minus a heart.

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  • A young man going to a medieval prom could dress as a jester, peasant, or even become his date's knight in shining armor, minus the horse of course.

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  • As the name suggests, down alternative comforters are designed with all the comfort and coziness of actual down bedding, minus the actual down itself.

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  • November 2006 - Out partying with Paris Hilton, a picture of Britney is snapped while getting out of a car, in a short dress, minus underwear.

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  • Think of it as paper dolls for the Internet age, minus the worries of torn and lost pieces of paper clothing and those teeny-tiny tabs that never seemed to secure the clothes to the cardboard doll very well.

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  • The collection is now, of course, minus one 1967 Fiat.

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  • How is life for Lindsay Lohan minus Sam Ronson been?

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  • Now, Lindsay minus Sam Ronson is making a few changes in her life.

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  • Students may borrow an amount equal to the total cost of their education, minus other financial aid.

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  • For example, if one of the vegetarian entrees offered on your cruise is Angel Hair Pasta with Eggplant, and you don't like eggplant, you could ask the server to bring you the pasta minus the eggplant.

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  • Innovative snow-making machines create festive winter flurries in the atrium, allowing passengers to experience a white Christmas minus the frigid temperatures and shovels.

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  • Then, once we receive your claims you will be sent a check for reimbursement, up to ninety percent of your plan's Benefit Schedule allowance, minus a $50.00 per incident deductible.

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  • We still cover up to ninety percent of your plan's Benefit Schedule allowance, minus your deductible.

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  • Feeding natural dog foods offers your pet highly digestible nutrition, minus the worries over other additives found in commercial pet foods.

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  • T. minus forms compact slightly glaucous symmetrical tufts, 12 to 18 inches high.

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  • In 2009, retailer Express introduced its (Minus the) Leather Biker Jacket, which was met with great enthusiasm by consumers.

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  • Gaiam - From laundry to floor care, Gaiam has a great selection of organic products minus the harsh chemicals.

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  • Both these organic ingredients have found their way into the common kitchen, earning a spot next to the coffee maker for having a punch comparable to a regular cup of joe, minus the acidity that coffee can yield.

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  • In general, the MPS is based on the time, distance, or score of the 6th place finisher, plus or minus 10 percent.

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  • To deactivate the code, put a - (minus sign) before you enter the code.

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  • Whether this is a plus or a minus for this game, well, that's up to you to decide.

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  • The game follows the movie, minus those cheesy, overdramatic emotional scenes, and takes about as long to beat.

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  • The only minus to Napa is that it's everyone's choice to visit and it can get crowded, especially on a summer weekend.

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  • One plus and minus is its plastic-coated paper which protects the map from red wine drips but then you can't write on it.

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  • Poyet - This book includes all the basic information about wine "minus the pretense" and "absent the arrogance".

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  • Explore Chianti wine proudly (minus the straw covered bottle, because although it's still produced, the wine is still dull and a bit lifeless), despite what any wine snob's opinion is on the wine.

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  • The ROKR E6 is considerably more compact than most other PDA phones, which is either a big plus (better pocketability) or a big minus (smaller screen).

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  • In other countries, especially Africa, Spirillum minus causes a different form of the infection (called spirillary rat-bite fever).

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  • In spirillary rat-bite fever, diagnosis can be made by examining blood or a sample of tissue from the wound for evidence of Spirillum minus.

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  • Cri du chat syndrome is also called 5p minus syndrome or chromosome 5p deletion syndrome because it is caused by a deletion, or removal, of genetic material from chromosome 5.

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  • According to the 5p minus Society, approximately 50 to 60 children are born with cri du chat syndrome in the United States each year.

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  • Each celebrity hairstyle is also completely customizable so if you love Rihanna's bright red crop minus the red, you can see how it looks on you in blonde.

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  • Equity is defined by Harbor Federal as the current market value of a home minus any or mortgage loans.

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  • The equity in your home is the amount of money your home is worth minus the amount of money you owe on your mortgage and any other loans attached to the home.

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  • Equity refers to the amount of money your home is worth, minus the amount of money you owe on the home.

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  • Equity in a home is simply the market value of the home minus the total amount owed on the home.

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  • Your equity would be $20,000, the $200,000 value of the home minus the $180,000 owed.

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  • The equity in your home is the amount of money your home is worth minus the amount of money that is owed for the home.

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  • To determine your Chinese age, subtract the year in which you were born from the current year (or the year in which you conceived), then add one to the number - this is your lunar age, plus or minus a few days for the shorter month length.

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  • This is based on the belief that pregnancy lasts for 266 days--280 minus the estimated 14 days from the start of your menstrual cycle until ovulation.

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  • This classic look almost appears as if the wearer decided to make a swim jumpsuit (minus the fabric!) of sorts.

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  • Minus and Plus buttons - The Minus and Plus buttons are used to decrease or increase the hand mixer's speed (Six speed settings).

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  • Mix the ingredients according to your recipe, using the plus or minus buttons to increase or decrease the mixer's speed.

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  • The Internal Revenue Service states that the deductible amount of a charitable contribution is limited to the value of cash or property donate minus what the donor receives in return in exchange for the contribution.

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  • On the minus side, some believe it really isn't an extremely funny movie, is mean-spirited, and relies too much on lowbrow humor.

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  • An actual value insurance policy replaces the cash value of your engagement ring minus the depreciation from its use.

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  • A Nautica leather wallet is an ideal choice for the man seeking something grounded and simple, minus any special bells and whistles that likely wouldn't stand the test of time.

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  • Play a Barbie version of American Idol, minus the harsh judges.

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  • You can get a full refund minus an administration fee of $75 if you cancel your booking 30 days prior to departure.

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  • The economics of running a business are more than sales minus expenses equal profits.

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  • First appearing in 1979, polar fleece is a synthetic fabric created to mimic the qualities of wool -- minus a few of its characteristics.

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  • This project takes only minutes to make - minus drying time.

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  • This figure is 220 minus your age, explains the American Heart Association.

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  • Your maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.

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  • To find your target heart rate zone, first determine your maximum heart rate, estimated as 220 minus your age.

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  • Combine the brining ingredients minus the iced water and stir until the spices dissolve.

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  • If your deductible is not met when you are making catastrophic insurance claims, the insurance company will pay the portion of the bill that is owed minus your agreed upon deductible.

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  • Now, imagine that the cups of the bra have been removed and that the only fabric left remaining is the outline of the bra, and the straps; all minus any of the fabric that usually holds and cups the breasts.

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  • This idea was developed in 1979 with the release of 'The Wall' (later to be edited for 'The Wall' film, starring Bob Geldof), minus Rick Wright, who was dropped during the final recording sessions.

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  • Place as many chairs in the room as there are guests, minus one chair.

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  • Kate's bikini bod made headlines and her now infamous tummy tuck was the subject of several magazine cover stories during her early summer beach jaunt will all eight of her kids minus her hubby Jon.

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  • What you get in return is your familiar helmet, minus the wear and tear of years (or less) of football games.

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  • These are not knockoffs; the company has licensed the team logos so that the jerseys are identical to those worn by the actual professional players, minus the sweat.

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  • When plus or minus values are used, they refer to a font size relative to the current size.

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  • There are several different systems of heating by steam - low pressure, high pressure and minus pressure.

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  • China proper, minus these external provinces, was again united under the Sung dynasty (960-1127), but split into the northern (Tatar) and southern (Chinese) kingdoms. In the 13th century arose the Mongol power, and Kublai Khan conquered China.

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  • The only other algebraical symbol is A for minus; plus being expressed by merely writing terms one after another.

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  • Of this summary, or Opus Minus, part has come down and is published in Brewer's Op. Ined.

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  • Then, according as the spinner wants immediate delivery or delivery in some future month, he pays the price of current " futures," or of " futures " of the month in which he requires delivery, plus or minus the " points on or off " previously fixed.

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  • Manumission was of two kinds justa or regular, and minus justa.

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  • While still in her teens, she made a lover of Alexius Shubin, a sergeant in the Semenovsky Guards, and after his banishment to Siberia, minus his tongue, by order of the empress Anne, consoled herself with a handsome young Cossack, Alexius Razumovski, who, there is good reason to believe, subsequently became her husband.

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  • For many centuries algebra was confined almost entirely to the solution of equations; one of the most important steps being the enunciation by Diophantus of Alexandria of the laws governing the use of the minus sign.

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  • About minus (India)half-a-dozen species only are known in South magnified.

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  • At some the nurses receive all their own earnings, minus a percentage deducted for the maintenance of the institute; at others they are paid a fixed salary, as a rule from £25 to £30 a year, plus a varying percentage on their earnings or a periodical bonus according to length of service.

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  • If then the amperemeter scale reading was 100 it would show an error of that scale reading of minus 1.9 amperes or nearly 2%.

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  • The amount of the debt outstanding, minus gold and silver certificates and Treasury notes offset by cash in the Treasury, was $1,295,147,432.04 on the 1st of November 1909.

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  • In the case of the Western Alps (minus the bit from the chain of Mont Blanc to the Simplon, which followed the fortunes of the Valais), a prolonged struggle for the Alpine region took place between the feudal lords of Savoy, the Dauphine and Provence.

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  • In the case of the charged Leyden jar, he asserted that the inner coating of tinfoil had received more than its ordinary quantity of electricity, and was therefore electrified positively, or plus, while the outer coating of tinfoil having had its ordinary quantity of electricity diminished, was electrified negatively, or minus.

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  • The second minus the first, or the increase in the sum of tensions, is thus 2 (U n - o' n+l) (o n+ 1 - Q n +2) Hence, if an+1 be intermediate in magnitude between a,, and a71+2, the sum of tensions is increased by the abolition of the stratum; but, if a-n+1 be not intermediate, the sum is decreased.

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  • R The report of the commission of inquiry was published, minus the minutes of the evidence submitted to the In4u' "y commissioners, in November 1905.

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  • Gabriel Cramer, in a note to his Analyse des lignes courbes algebriques (1750), gave the rule which establishes the sign of a product as plus or minus according as the number of displacements from the typical form has been even or odd.

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  • The outcome of this positivism is the substitution for revealed religion of a religion of humanity - according to Huxley "Catholicism minus Christianity" - in which God is replaced by Humanity.

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  • It reaches the lake at a minus level of 1290 ft., the depression continuing downwards to twice that depth in the bed of the Dead Sea.

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  • His smile was every bit as charming as Alex's - minus the dimple.

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  • Includes a high-quality printed vocal score and a compact disk with stereo accompaniments to each piece minus you, the soloist.

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  • Tickets £ 4. Tuesday 8th February − the utterly mind-blowing Warsaw Village Band are at Pocklington Arts Center (01759 301547 ).

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  • The grade could be shifted up by adding plus and down by adding minus.

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  • The underwear connection is clearly considered a minus rather than a plus by The Twentieth Century Society.

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  • Soil K index 2 is divided into a lower and an upper half denoted by minus and plus signs.

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  • A big minus in the summer is that there is nowhere to go to enjoy sunshine.

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  • The net score is the positive minus the negative.

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  • And his tireless in canada quot the olympics minus.

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  • The pH range measured using this method is from 6.8 8.4. pH minus.

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  • If this command is followed by one or more digits, optionally with a leading minus sign, those digits define the argument.

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  • This corresponds to the next perihelion of Nibiru, giving it a periodicity of 3760 minus 4, equalling 3756 years.

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  • The probability for the tensor perturbations will peak at order ten to the minus eight.

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  • Where Gandhi put a minus, Purdy put a big plus.

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  • Then dn / dt = (b − d ). let r = b − d.

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  • A contrast of the segregated percept minus the fused percept showed parietal and occipital activation on the bank of the right intraparietal sulcus.

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  • The accuracy of the talking food thermometer is plus one degree Celsius over the range of minus 20 to plus 120 degrees Celsius.

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  • This is equivalent to one minus the explained variance of the model.

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  • Since the heat of combustion of a hydrocarbon is equal to the heat of combustion of the carbon and hydrogen it contains minus its heat of formation, those hydrocarbons with positive heat of formation generate less heat on burning than the elements from which they were formed, whilst those with a negative heat of formation generate more.

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  • In the Opus Minus and Opus Tertium he pours forth a violent tirade against Alexander of Hales, and another professor, not mentioned by name, but spoken of as alive, and blamed even more severely than Alexander.

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  • He set at naught the jealousy of his superiors and brother friars, and despite the want of funds, instruments, materials for copying and skilled copyists, completed in about eighteen months three large treatises, the Opus Majus, Opus Minus and Opus Tertium, which, with some other tracts, were despatched to the pope.

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  • This formula for sulphuric acid, however, merely represents such facts as that it is possible to displace an atom of hydrogen and an atom of oxygen in sulphuric acid by a single atom of chlorine, thus forming the compound SO 3 HC1; and that by the action of water on the compound SO 2 C1 2 twice the group OH, or water minus an atom of hydrogen, is introduced in place of the two monad atoms of chlorine S0 2 C1 2 +2HOH = S0 2 (OH) 2 +2HC1.

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  • Then dn / dt = (b − d). Let r = b − d.

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  • Note that dresses may be returned or exchanged within three days of receipt, minus shipping costs and plus a 15 percent restocking fee.

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  • Interestingly, Dan's name in Japanese (Hibiki Dan) can be translated as "Fire minus bullet", making reference to his utter uselessness and incredibly short-range fireballs.

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  • Gamecube/Classic controllers should hold R, Wii Remote with Nunchuk should hold Z, and Wii Remote alone should hold Minus (-).

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  • The " minus pressure " steam system, sometimes termed " atmospheric " or " vacuum," is of more recent introduction than those just described.

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  • Seeing that peace could be maintained between the Zulu chiefs only by the direct exercise of authority, the British government annexed Zululand (minus the New Republic) in 1887, and placed it under a commissioner responsible to the governor of Natal.

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  • Roger Bacon (Opus majus and Opus minus, 1266-1267) was acquainted with the properties of the lodestone, and wrote that if set so that it can turn freely (swimming on water) it points toward the poles; but he stated that this was not due to the pole-star, but to the influence of the northern region of the heavens.

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  • In 623 his father established him as king of the region east of the Ardennes, and in 626 revived for him the ancient kingdom of Austrasia, minus Aquitaine and Provence.

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  • Hence the cause of the shock and spark when the jar is discharged, or when the superabundant or plus electricity of the inside is transferred by a conducting body to the defective or minus electricity of the outside.

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  • The foundation was secularized in 1544 The valuable annals, Chronicon vetere Cellense majus and Chronicon minus, giving a history of Saxony during the 13th and 14th centuries, were removed to the university library of Leipzig in 1544.

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  • Stifel introduced the sign (+) for addition or a positive quantity, which was previously denoted by plus, pia, or the letter p. Subtraction, previously written as minus, mene or the letter m, was symbolized by the sign (-) which is still in use.

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  • If, from whatever cause, any of the chromatin loops belonging to the functional order be lost the descendants of such a cell, being unable to restore these loops, will be minus the functional attributes associated with the lost elements.

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  • Qui in vita sua multo labore circumferentiae circuli proximam rationem ad diametrum invenit sequentem quando diameter est I turn circuli circumferentia plus est quam 100000000000000000000000000000000000 et minus 314159265358979323846264338327950289 100000000000000000000000000000000000..

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  • He overthrew entirely the " friction " theory of electricity and conceived the idea of plus and minus charges (1753); he thought the sea the source of electricity.

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  • An enemy defined Comtism as Catholicism minus Christianity, to which an able champion retorted by calling it Catholicism plus Science.

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