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 n.— «British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher spoke of the high cost of maintaining British manor houses. President Reagan recalled his cavalry service. Italian Premier Bettino Craxi almost missed the “family photo” of summit leaders.» —“Some Summit Talk Will Never Make History” by Kevin Costelloe Associated Press May 3, 1985. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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