The Democrats were, of course, quick to gloat over what looks like a setback.

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Then I would take a moment to gloat over the completely labor-free, towering masterpiece of deliciousness I would get to enjoy tomorrow or the next day.

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Technicians will gloat over the triple top and St.

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Bears, meanwhile, can gloat over the fact that major crashes have occurred at roughly halving intervals - 89 years, 38 years, 18 years, 10 years - making this year time for another quake.

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Gloat for now, but please note that 2008 isn't over.

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