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At times, Erhard's fight�which Germans jestingly called "the Seven Years' War"�seemed hopeless.

From Time Magazine Archive

Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp, who is often overshadowed by his headline-making employee, tells audiences jestingly: "You may not know me, but I'm the guy who brought Herb Denenberg to Harrisburg."

From Time Magazine Archive

That leads some analysts, as in the past, to resort jestingly to whimsical or far-out market tools.

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Now even men between 38 and 50 are liable for service in "Dad's Army," as it is jestingly known.

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I jestingly reassured George by saying that I had no secrets from my guards.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela