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Rogers,

city (1990 pop. 24,692), Benton co., extreme NW Ark., in the Ozarks; inc. 1881. The city is located in a resort and fruit farm area. There is diversified manufacturing. The first Wal-Mart store opened there in 1962.
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Rogers

1. Ginger, real name Virginia McMath. 1911--95, US dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire
2. Richard, Baron Rogers of Riverside. born 1933, British architect. His works include the Pompidou Centre in Paris (1971--77; with Renzo Piano), the Lloyd's building in London (1986), and the Millennium Dome in Greenwich, London
3. William Penn Adair, known as Will. 1879--1935, US actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition
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Rogers's servant, with an air, to 'put the wine on.'
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"Well, Ben Rogers, if I was as ignorant as you I wouldn't let on.
Ben Rogers said he couldn't get out much, only Sundays, and so he wanted to begin next Sunday; but all the boys said it would be wicked to do it on Sunday, and that settled the thing.
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She has told us of your valiant espousal of her cause, and the thanks of her brothers and mother await you, Roger de Conde.
"I have not forgotten, Lady Bertrade," said Roger de Conde.
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Roger Chillingworth possessed all, or most, of the attributes above enumerated.
After a time, at a hint from Roger Chillingworth, the friends of Mr.
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DAN:--"He was so thin Uncle Roger used to say he always mistook him for a crack in the atmosphere.
DAN:--"Uncle Roger says all that keeps her alive is that she's scared her husband will marry again."
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Roger Malvin perceived that the victory was nearly won.
He then descended, and stood, with downcast eyes, to receive Roger Malvin's parting words.
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A sad and quiet smile flitted across the mild visage of Roger Williams.
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