Here lies a respite from the ubiquitous hum of civility: Female hands whip, fists hammer, legs become battering rams.

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People like Luda resembled battering rams they pummelled and pummelled, patiently, without taking a break, for as long as it took them to get what they wanted.

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Maybe she was one of those battering passersby with rams, or was simply serving as a role model and life coach.

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