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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The mayor accepted defeat with unusual grace, going so far as to praise his opponents' campaign.

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Last month, God's grace, God's mercy, seemed far away from our neighbors in Haiti.

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It is a sign of how far Mr Blair has fallen from grace that the man who runs the NCTC, Michael Leiter, should be among those mentioned as a successor.

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