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Arlen

[ ahr-luh n ]

/ ˈɑr lən /

noun

HaroldHymen Arluck, 1905–1986, U.S. songwriter.

MichaelDikran Kouyoumdjian, 1895–1956, English novelist, born in Bulgaria.

a male given name.

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“This has created a furor in certain quarters, but [Toomey] is no Arlen Specter,” Madonna says.
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During his 30-plus years in the Senate, Arlen Specter earned a reputation as a tough guy.
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It was an audacious move on Mitt Romney's part to attack Rick Santorum for endorsing Arlen Specter's re-election in 2004.
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Arlen Specter lectured her to “act like a [lady]” when she strenuously disagreed with him on a point.
Michele Bachmann: Don't Call Her a Feminist|Kirsten Powers|June 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST

This is the second huge setback for union-backed Senate candidates in the last few weeks, the first being Arlen Specter.
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