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There was no arguing with Dr. Molovo, and our friends agreed to stay awhile.

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But it might have been the last significant rain for awhile, and any gains made from those storms could be undone by this week’s heat and wind, according to the Weather Service.

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“That work is underway, but it’s not complete. If you’ve built an economy on fossil fuels, it takes awhile to get off of it.”

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The idea of a TV version had been explored by the Times for awhile, and the company’s timing is fortunate.

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It’s unclear how long the government shutdown will last, and with the House in recess for another week, it will likely be awhile before any action will be taken.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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