Ellen Pompeo Meredith Grey Flashcards

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Famous. Ames
In 23 shortly after his death his name was added to a Brazilian dictionary to describe one who’s superior or out of the ordinary

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Pele

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It is in the lungs that this is extracted from the air and transferred into the bloodstream. At the same time, is removed from the bloodstream and released into the atmosphere.

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oxygen -into

carbon dioxide -released

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Apparently is the largest retailer of wine in the whole world.

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Costco

The company was founded in 1983 in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Signature is Costco’s store brand, and you can even buy Kirkland Signature wine.

Costco is the largest warehouse club in the US, and the second largest retailer in the world (after Wal-Mart).

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This “problem” refers to the fact that this final leg of the journey is usually the most expensive, and can account for about half of the total cost of transportation

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The last mile

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This is the treating or considering a child as if they were an adult. “This” usually implies that the child is being treated in a wrong or harmful way by being considered an adult. One example is an eldest child in a family bearing excessive responsibility due to his or her age relative to siblings.

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Adultification

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is a US-based social network platform that launched in 2003, and became the largest social networking site in the world by 2005. In at least one month in 2006, it received more visitors than Yahoo! And Google.

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MySpace

The popularity of MySpace started to wane in 2009, when Facebook took over as number-one in social networking.

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State capitals
The 2 closest state capitals about 40 miles apart one was founded by someone no longer allowed in the other

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Boston and providence
Puritans in Massachusetts kicked Roger Williams out of massachustes and found Rhode Island

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is a state in northern Mexico that shares a border with Texas and New Mexico. It is the largest state in the country, earning it the nickname “El Estado Grande”.

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Chihuahua

Chihuahua takes its name from the Chihuahuan Desert which lies largely within its borders. The Chihuahua breed of dog takes its name from the state.

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This ” was the follow-up musical to “Jesus Christ Superstar” for Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Both of these works were originally released as album musicals, and very successful ones at that (I remember buying them when they first came out). Also was made into a film in 1996, with Madonna playing the title role and Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce playing her husband Juan Perón.

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Evita

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In a drum kit, a this is a pairing of cymbals that sits on a stand and is played by using a foot pedal. The top cymbal is raised and lowered by the foot, hence creating a crashing sound.

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In a drum kit, a hi-hat is a pairing of cymbals that sits on a stand and is played by using a foot pedal. The top cymbal is raised and lowered by the foot, hence creating a crashing sound.

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Sojuouner truth famous 1851 speech title

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Ain’t i a woman
Evidence Suggests never uttered

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Sun-dried brick :

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ADOBE
The building material known as adobe has been around a long time, and has been used in dry climates all over the world. The original form of the word “adobe” dates back to Middle Egyptian times, about 2000 BC. The original spelling is “dj-b-t”, and translates as mud (sun-dried) brick.

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This was developed by one Caleb Bradham who made the drink at home and sold it as Brad’s Drink. Bradham’s aim was to provide a drink that was pleasant to taste, that would aid digestion and boost energy. Included in the formula were pepsin (a digestive enzyme) and kola nuts. These two ingredients inspired the brand name Pepsi-Cola. That name was shortened to just “Pepsi” in 1961

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Pepsi-Cola formulation

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Award winning actresses
Her 2019 Oscar win and 21 Emmy win were both for portraying a British queen

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Olivia Coleman
Played Queen Anne in the favorite
The crown - queen Elizabeth

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32-foot pastry visible from the 405 in Los Angeles :

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DONUT
Randy’s Donuts is a bakery in Inglewood, California located near Los Angeles International Airport. The bakery is housed in a landmark building, a drive-in with a huge, 32½-foot diameter donut on top of the roof.

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The Color Purple” producer :

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OPRAH
“The Color Purple” is a 2023 musical drama film that is based on a stage musical of the same name, as well as a 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker. Two of the movie’s producers are Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. Spielberg had directed a 1985 big-screen adaptation of the novel, using the same title, in which Winfrey had starred.

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This Actress break came with her role in the marvelous 1986 comedy film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. She then played the iconic role of “Baby” in the 1987 movie “Dirty Dancing”.

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Jennifer Grey’s

While filming “Ferris Bueller …”, Grey started dating co-star Matthew Broderick. The couple were involved in a head-on collision in Ireland caused by Broderick, one that resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter.

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First pres. born outside the Thirteen Colonies :

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ABE
Abraham Lincoln was the first US president to come from outside of the original Thirteen Colonies. He was born in 1809, famously in a log cabin, on Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky. His family moved when he was two years old to another farm a few miles away. The creek running through the farm gave the name “Knob Creek Farm”. That same creek gave its name to the Knob Creek brand of bourbon.

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Spanish and Portuguese explorers came across this orchid while exploring the Gulf Coast of Mexico. They gave it the name meaning “little pod”

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Vanilla

The flavor extract that we call “vanilla” comes from the pod-like fruit of climbing orchids belonging to the genus Vanilla. Genuine vanilla is a relatively expensive spice, second only to saffron, due to the amount of work required to grow and harvest the fruit (also called “beans” and “pods”).

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He famously said if it does not fit you must aquit in thr OJ trial Which was pariodied by South Park when chef wqs on trial where a similar defense based around this foxtioncal character that its not wise to upset
Chef aid episode

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Johnny cock rin

Chewbacca defense -hans solo said not wise to upset a Wookiee

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Monument that attempts to replicate Stonehenge
Also us state - also known for unique state legislature
Near thr city of alliance

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CArhenge out of automobiles covered in gray spray paint
Nebraska and it’s unicameral legislature

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Director well known for hobbit lord of the rings heavenly creatures and the frighteners
Also known for directing this 89 black comedy musical starring puppets of various animals involving drug addiction dealing robbery extortion murder

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Peter Jackson
Also known for meet thr feebles

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Stste name derived from Latin or Spanish adjective meaning mountainous

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Montana

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Purchased Washington commanders in 23

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Josh Harris and his investment group

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Freestyle pairs and ice dance are categories of this winter sport where athletes perform lifts jumps and fancy footwork to music

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Figure skating

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In this 03 Christmas classic an Intense snowball fight break out in centra park with Michael and buddy coming out victorious

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Elf

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Sang her hit teenage dream at 15 super bowl

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Katy perry
With left shark

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CIA established the groom lake test facility in 55 for the development of this strategic reconnoissance aircraft
Paul David houston may have liked that plane

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U2

Paul David houston - Bono

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Antiques Roadshow” network :

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PBS
“Antiques Roadshow” is a very popular PBS TV show in which professional auctioneers appraise antiques brought to them by the general public. The American show is based on a long-running BBC production of the same name. In one episode of the American version of the show, four pieces of carved jade were presented for appraisal, and were given an estimated value of one million dollars!

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Mown path :

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SWATH
Our word “swath” comes from the German “Schwad” meaning “a row of cut grass”.

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US business founders
A 34 note to him : received hunting clothes …and thank you for those wonderful shoes they fit perfect…your friend babe Ruth

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LL bean
Founder of thr outdoor clothing company

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Fat in tamale dough :

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LARD
A tamale is a traditional dish from Central America composed of a starchy dough that is steamed or boiled in a wrapper made from a corn husk or banana leaf. The dough is called masa, and can include many different ingredients including meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables. A hot tamale is a kind of tamale that originated in the Mississippi Delta. It is particularly spicy, and the masa is replaced with corn meal.

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This is a state in which the power of government is placed in the hands of a privileged few.

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An aristocracy

The term “aristocracy” ultimately comes from the Greek “aristos” meaning “excellent” and “kratos” meaning “rule”. In ancient Greece, aristocracy was compared favorably with a monarchy, the idea being that the best-qualified few would serve better than an individual who inherited power. More recently, particularly during the French Revolution, aristocracy has been compared unfavorably with democracy.

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This Norwegian who has won more ladies figure skating championships wqs also one of the highest laid Hollywood stars in late 30s/early 40s

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Sonya hen e

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In this Bible book he conspired against Jesus handing him over for this sum of money

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In Matthew
Judas iscariot
30 pieces of silver $200 today

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NAil polish brand that sounds like 2 letters of thr alphabet

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Essie