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Both Clark and Elaine Siewert were dusting the pews Friday, reminiscing about all the friendships, former pastors and the history of the church.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2018

As Ed Miliband prepared to give his big immigration speech last week, a cast of characters were dusting down a time-honoured script.

From The Guardian • Jun. 24, 2012

He sent thousands of troops hurrying to attempt to encircle Sian, and he claimed there was extreme need of haste because Chinese Communist troops were dusting down from the interior toward Sian.

From Time Magazine Archive

By the late 80s thousands of born again surfers were dusting off their short inseam trunks and joining what many described as a �resurgence.�

From Time Magazine Archive

Dare was down early the following morning, much too early for the convenience of the house-maids, who were dusting the drawing-room when he appeared there.

From The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers by Cholmondeley, Mary