But considering the millions Lehrer was earning in book advances and speaking fees pre-downfall, anything that threatens to derail his return to grace is potentially far more expensive.

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It is no accident that Grange, and Hill of Grace which is probably the second most expensive Australian wine are made in tiny quantities.

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The long, luxurious European sedans that grace the lots of the tony dealerships offering the most expensive mass-market vehicles in the world are about to get a whole litter of baby brothers.

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There is also a new and obviously expensive athletics stadium (for elderly pole-vaulters, one wonders?) and a gymnasium that would grace Tokyo.

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