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Search phrase: abstaining

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The Two Noble KinsmenTNK I.i.189did i not by th abstaining of my joydid i not by thabstayning of my joy

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The Rape of LucreceLuc.130 though weak-built hopes persuade him to abstaining though weake-built hopes perswade him to abstaining

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