Innuit
Americannoun
noun
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In my seventy-two years on earth I had never met an Innuit and never imagined that I would.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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“The Innuit have big understandings,” said Simek, with a bland smile, describing a great circle with his outspread arms; “do not fear to try them.”
From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
“Like the summer-houses of the Innuit, I suppose?” said Angut.
From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
“Yes; Jesus—not only the Kablunets’ God, but the God and Saviour of the Innuit also—the Saviour of the whole world.
From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
But this lamp too often fails them, and darkness and hunger take up frequent abode with the Innuit.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
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