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orrery
a mechanical model of the solar system in which the planets can be moved at the correct relative velocities around the sun

orrery [′ȯr·ər·ē]
(astronomy)
A model of the solar system equipped with mechanical devices to make the planets move at their correct relative velocities around the sun.


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Thus far in the operation we have not found a piece of physical evidence that tells us conclusively that Phillip Garrido is involved in the Michaela Garecht abduction," said Lieutenant Christine Orrey of the Hayward police.
Police lieutenant Christine Orrey said it was too early to tell if the bones were human after dozens of investigators dug for a second day at the home of Garrido and a neighboring property in Antioch, east of San Francisco.
Oliver was inspired in particular by the pioneering work of a local activist, Nottinghamshire school dinner lady Jeanette Orrey, who had been waging her own war on junk food in schools for several years (she collaborated with him on his TV series).
 
 
 
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