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noun

Saint "Gregory the Great", a.d. c540–604, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 590–604.

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The rapper will.i.am was one such panelist, forced upon Gregory for an excruciatingly awkward roundtable segment.
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She suggested that Gregory stack newspapers on his desk to give the set an intimate, coffeehouse feel.
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At one point, Turness suggested that Gregory have a live band close out the show to commemorate the death of Nelson Mandela.
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Mahoney helped author the I-STOP legislation based on data his office collected in regard to fraud.
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But not until Gregory Peck is humiliated and walks out do we cut high and long to show his exit.
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James I. sent forth his famous "Counterblast" and in the strongest manner condemned its use.
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Clinical study of the blood may be discussed under the following heads: I. Hemoglobin.
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As a matter of fact, Hicks and Gregory didn't know we were up there; at least, they were not supposed to know.
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Gregory's game clear through—he's demonstrated that in different ways since I've been in the Force.
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When Mac started Gregory back he told him that we would be along presently, then sat himself down on a rock and watched the breed.
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British Dictionary definitions for Gregory I

Gregory I

noun

Saint, known as Gregory the Great. ?540–604 ad, pope (590–604), who greatly influenced the medieval Church. He strengthened papal authority by centralizing administration, tightened discipline, and revised the liturgy. He appointed Saint Augustine missionary to England. Feast day: March 12 or Sept 3

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