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holy

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The market has long been seen as a holy grail for Blackstone and its competitors, but employers have been hesitant to introduce private assets to their retirement-plan lineups because of the risk of lawsuits.

It's known for its ashrams and meditation and yoga retreats and is considered a holy Hindu site that draws in large numbers of tourists and pilgrims.

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Faulting language used by some liberals as “holier than thou,” Obama argued that Democrats could remain true to their principles while respecting those with whom they disagreed.

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One holy place is known for aiding in a more earthly endeavor: securing a visa to go overseas.

Last week, a man attacked people outside a synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, near the northern city of Manchester.

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

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