To be sure, Seattle has long suffered from a mild case of ostrich syndrome.

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The U.S. Open champion confirmed that his recent illness might be a mild case of Dengue fever, which is transmitted by mosquito bites.

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It is hard to know whether this ambition was in earnest at the time or simply the fallback position of a hyper-urbane young person with a mild case of disaffection.

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Chicago may be one of the best places in America for sports fans with a mild case of Attention Deficit Disorder who crave a scenic variety of sports, sites, people, sounds, and 8K runs.

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In those comments, Judge Jackson said he took mild offence at being reversed by the appeals court in a previous Microsoft case.

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Among the most popular: the delicate, mild-flavored Quilcene from Hood Canal in Puget Sound and the mighty Olympic Miyagi from Case Inlet, a briny 4-inch beast with a cucumberish finish.

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