San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
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Old lovers
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In the past Gets ready “Such a pity” *Former Chilean dictator Leaning type: Abbr. Lady on stage Place to tie up Court dividers
“... and your little dog, too!” dog “Ya think?” Medicare prescription drug section Jackson 5 member Hearty pastry Capital on a fjord Menial laborer Big bargain *Bending over backward, say Spiteful Masters Tournament weekend groupings Qtr.-ending month Luau souvenirs Much of Eastern Eur., once Tough’s territory Unwelcome giveaways Emergency menu Butterfingered Tended tots Classic grape sodas
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Lacks entity “— boy!”
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“On the Bus With Rosa Parks” poet Dove
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