The shimmering water spills earthward, splashes into the bottom of the waiting glass pitcher on the tabletop.

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This wire draws down "electrical fire" from the clouds, the charge being conducted earthward along the kite's rain-soaked string.

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To nail the point, he hurled the Bunin book against the wall and watched while it fluttered earthward like a stricken bird.

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The last words heard are repeated incantations in Arabic of "Allah is the greatest" as the jet plummets earthward, rolls onto its back, and smashes into the ground.

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