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Fletcher Knebel

(1903--)

U.S.historiannovelist

It is now proven, beyond a doubt, that smoking is a leading cause of statistics.

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Fletcher Knebel

(Charles Waldo Bailey, really) (1903--) U.S. historiannovelist It is now proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics. www.english-slang.com

no doubt

[no doubt] {adv.} 1. Without doubt; doubtless; surely; certainly. * /No doubt Susan was the smartest girl in her class./ 2. Probably. * /John will no doubt telephone us if […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[in doubt] {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question or uncertainty. * /When in doubt about any of the words you're using, consult a good dictionary./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

leading light

[leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. * /Alan is the leading light of our discussion group on music./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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