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Having never lived away from her parents, Jane began to panic at the idea of living on campus on her own.

After initially bristling at the idea of coming off the bench in a contract year, Lamar Odom seems to have warmed to the role.

Now, as he passed through the streets that led to Anne's house he became horrified at the idea of finding Anne Walton at her table.

I'm not enamored at the idea of him playing a major role all season, but "Minerals" should help hold down the fort as Bynum recovers.

Elizabeth was trying so hard not to laugh at the idea of Mr Collins being carried away by his feelings that she was unable to reply.

Many conservatives balked at the idea of any reward for people who broke the law by coming to the United States.

She felt a strange kinship with her, because she was torn apart at the idea of never seeing Cal Barton again.

I'm sure you'll understand I'm not thrilled at the idea. Of your turning 40 years of my work into your garage sale .

Just as he predicted, Susan was horrified at the idea of taking the bus again.

The Lion was so tickled at the idea of the Mouse being able to help him that he lifted up his paw and let him go.

Costing over $4, 000 for a week, parents may well balk at the idea of sending their kids to Princess Prep.

Most of them looked alert (if not terribly bored) at the idea of sitting in an airplane for the next two hours.

The European Commission is looking at the idea of creating a home-grown rating agency as a counterweight to the American trio.

When it was decided that the experiment in duality would come to a close these dark ones balked at the idea of giving up their power.

And I came out immediately, for I trembled at the idea of being dragged forth by the said Jack.

He felt very proud at the idea of his country when he was abroad.

Back when people still talked about the "information superhighway" , they scoffed at the idea of it being impeded by toll booths.

Some people would consider snails and snakes delicious snack food, while some would sneeze at the idea of it.

They would not stop laughing at the idea of Mrs Barry's being a man, and Maurice's atheism was forgotten.

Wang Xiaodong, a prominent member of the movement, scoffs at the idea of replacing the dollar with a new IMF-backed reserve currency.

Just as Mark predicted, Susan was horrified at the idea of taking the bus again.

There will always be those who scoff at the idea of cinema as a form of art.

My friends are open to switching their hand soap to Burt's Bees All Natural, but balk at the idea of unfiltered water and unwashed hands.

For some, there is a sense of romanticism and relief at the idea of putting money into something as tangible as dirt.

Many Chinese express skepticism at the idea of teacher recommendations and interviews determining college admissions.

Mr Abhisit says the law must prevail. Palace sources sniff at the idea of a settlement.

He was tickled pink at the idea of taking a month's holiday at the expense of his company.

From here, we take a look at the idea of the new heavens and new earth.

But Congressional Republicans are bristling at the idea of the plan that adds new spending. House Speaker John Boehner.

And those who are horrified at the idea of expansionary monetary policy have been inventing concepts on the fly to justify their position.

I still feel slightly aghast at the idea of her leaving him there.

Hannah is worried that the Maekawa's thirteen-year-old daughter will be unimpressed at the idea of having to entertain a younger foreigner.

However, Beijing's leaders are likely to bristle at the idea of Japan taking a closer interest in South China Sea issues.

Honestly, I don't get why anyone is so dumbfounded at the idea of Houston being more dangerous than San Antonio.

There was at first great opposition. The young men were angry at the idea of corrupting the race.

So we've been looking at the idea of competition as a way of cooperating in order to get fit together.

So far, international groups such as Fidelity, Capital Group and Vanguard have baulked at the idea of forming Chinese ventures.

So here's one for all the ladies (and gentlemen) who are appalled at the idea of spending much on clothes but still want to look classy.

At times like these, we may want to say no but feel too guilty at the idea of not being there.

All the students were excited at the idea of a weekend sports competition.

The boy got amused at the idea of dressing up as a girl to attend the party.

Even so, Citi's shift in direction may signal that policymakers are looking again at the idea of bad banks.

The Americans, busy in Afghanistan, balked at the idea of opening another front in Pakistan.

The excellent student was very delighted at the idea of going to England for further education.

Laurie was in a flutter of excitement at the idea of having company.

I wasn't thrilled at the idea of sharing a room with a stranger.

In addition, the Vatican still maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan, and Beijing remains skittish at the idea of ceding authority to Rome.

Even I boggle at the idea of spending so much money.

The mind boggles at the idea of life on the other planets of the solar system.

They were delighted at the idea of an outing.

All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the Boss.

The pilot jibbed at the idea of a straight bomb rum.

K: Then you are looking at the idea of a table.

She trembled at the idea of having to go through that ordeal again.

She rebelled at the idea of being a teacher in a primary school.

She recoiled at the idea of paying $70 for a theater ticket.

He gnashed his teeth at the idea of Michael marrying his old girlfriend.

your stomach would turn at the idea of frying potatoes in animal fat.

And in America, we might balk at the idea of any official involvement in our decision to marry, or remarry.

May was enchanted at the idea of going to the country.

Some authors scoff at the idea of mixing the two mediums.

He laughed accordingly at the idea of Mr. Arabin 's modesty.

The first programme in the BBC series 'Secrets of Sexes' looked at the idea of brain sex.

It is not just elite performers from the world of football who balk at the idea of becoming a manager.

He rebelled at the idea of teaching young children.

Catherine ran wild with joy at the idea of welcoming her father back.

My stomach would turn at the idea of frying potatoes.

Smiles broadened my mother's face. She just couldn't help it at the idea of the family reunion.

He mocked at the idea of peaceful settlement.

The paper will look at the idea of the 'creative city' as a key dimension of the creative industries agenda in China.

I know that a lot of foreigners cringe at the idea of munching on innards and entrails, but I'm sure that you'll enjoy it!

Many people on both the right and the left are outraged at the idea of using taxpayer money to bail out America's financial system.

That's in part because the AMCs baulked at the idea of having to take on more bad debt.

At first I frowned at the idea of selling promotional items on eBay.

She didn't blink at the idea of leaving her home at once.

He's excited at the idea of moving.

With the ode at the idea of respecting the nature and tradition, one kind of wisdom and experience going for away gradually.

On the other hand, your stomach would turn at the idea of frying potatoes in animal fat-.

Democrats, on the other hand, recoil at the idea of long-term fiscal control.

Are you pleased at the idea of going?

Right now, Republicans are balking at the idea of requiring that large employers offer health insurance to their workers;

Probing at the Idea of the Discipline Structure of Vocational Education in Universities

He balked at the idea of compromise