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rug
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rug
horse gear used to cover and protect from the weather from the root of the neck to the tail.
New Zealand rug
canvas, waterproof rug with breast strap and leg straps that pass inside the thighs and anchor the rug behind.
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RMT leader Bob Crow said: "RMT negotiators spent all afternoon and early evening at Acas putting together a deal which could have settled the dispute, only for London Underground to bring in lawyers at the last minute, who pulled the rug from under a workable agreement.
Capital chaos in 48-hour Tube strike by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Now, just as she was getting used to the idea of becoming a mum, fate pulled the rug from under the leggy barmaid, with a lump in her breast.
Tragic for Martha; HOME AND AWAY WEEKDAYS, FIVE, 6pm by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
A DISASTROUS opening goal pulled the rug from under United's feet as three Academy points went begging in the Midlands.
Football: West Bromwich Albion Under-18s 2 Newcastle United Under18s 0 by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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