One particular mark of class distinction was the red-heeled shoe, which aristos began sporting in the 1600s.

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Mayor Giuliani and Pataki have led New York City through its most difficult of all days and they have done so with class and bravery and distinction and we owe them a debt of gratitude.

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His England colleague Chris Tremlett skied to mid-on and after Powell spooned a simple catch, Plunkett had the distinction of clinching Durham's first trophy in 16 years as a first-class county when he shattered Shane Warne's stumps with a yorker.

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