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And by the 1850s you had the emergence of a political party that was not committed to the abolition of slavery, but at least committed to the nonextension of slavery.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2016

Each such extension represents 10 foot- pounds of work, although the exertion of holding the dumb-bell during the nonextension period is not estimated.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)