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powdered sugar.

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Words nearby XX

Xun Zi, Xuthus, XUV, Xuzhou, X-wave, XX, XXX, XXXX, xylan, xylem, xylem ray

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How to use XX in a sentence

Leading the XX-charge on behalf of Abbott was RedState Women, the brand new Abbott-friendly PAC that launched March 12.
The 'RedState Women' Wooing Scheme|Michelle Cottle|April 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And the music, with the exception of the songs by Lana Del Rey and The xx, is awful.
‘The Great Gatsby’ Debate: Is Baz Luhrmann’s Film Genius or Rubbish?|Marlow Stern, Isabel Wilkinson|May 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That it received a big co-sign from The xx was just the icing on the cake.
Best Songs of 2012: Frank Ocean, Taylor Swift, Jack White & More (VIDEO)|Marlow Stern|December 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Santorum went on to talk about introducing a bill called Title XX, at which point he was twisting himself in knots.
Rick Santorum’s Beltway Curse Is Hurting His 2012 Campaign|Howard Kurtz|February 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST

A man bearing the honoured name of Allsopp should be appropriately equal to the XX's.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 27, 1895|Various
The mariage of a man and woman, hee being the husband of xx.
The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1|William Painter
“The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene, early when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre” (John xx, 1).
The Bible|John E. Remsburg
I saw the books open; and all were judged according to their works, Rev. xx.
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love|Emanuel Swedenborg
XX, pp. 76-92; also in the 1909 Smithsonian Report, which is in every public library.
Major Prophets of To-Day|Edwin E. Slosson