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Kravitz, of the Alton homeowners group, argues the gates are a veiled effort to drive up values on an already pricey corridor.

My theory is it’s a tribute to the veil Karloff sported during lunch breaks, so as not to frighten any pregnant secretaries on the Universal lot.

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I think also with the U.S. empire, the veil is lifting.

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RFI said another demand by the Islamist militants was that women wear veils on buses.

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Silver said McOsker’s measures were “thinly veiled” political efforts to stop Ocean’s 11 from operating in his district.

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