DOUR


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DOURDissolved Oxygen Uptake Rate (wastewater treatment)
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"Town still find scoring tough and with Albion unlikely to over commit this game has all the makings of a dour encounter.
Owen goes for bore draw as Brighton come to Town
The events hall in Al Dour, to be designed according to Bahraini architecture, will be completed in 18 months.
Projects to be fast-tracked to ensure welfare of Bahraini citizens
But if you think Chelsea are dour you haven't watched Liverpool where these days they reserve the loudest cheer for the full-time whistle.
JOSE CAN LIFT BLUES; with sports betting's top tipster DEREK MCGOVERN E-MAIL: betsguru@aol.com
The second phase of Al Dour power plant will be commissioned.
Al Dour Phase II generation by 2017
According to the BBC, Trott said that he would rather play in a 'dour' side and thrash Australia 3-0 in their own home ground rather than losing the Ashes series, hinting that it does not look well for Australia to show over-confidence and make such comments following their 3-0 drubbing.
Trott says Lehmann has 'little to shout' following Oz coach's 'dour England' comments
'' dour the DNA The clocks went forward last night in what's boringly called Daylight Saving Time.
Forward? Can clocks not go back to 1976?
The second half saw increased periods of pressure from Barcelona but Madrid held on and another dour half ended goalless. 
Copa Del Rey Final - Ronaldo scores in extra time as Real Madrid triumph over Barcelona
Cowdell said: "Winning was important but learning how tough it can be against a dour opponent was more important.
Hard work pays dividends for determined Del
Gordon Brown might appear dour and not smile much but at least he has aproven track record.
. ALL this talk of [...]
ST GALL'S v LOUP Newry, 2.30pm LENNY Harbison has told his St Gall's players to get ready for a "tough, tight, dour" Ulster club final.
IT'LL BE HAR BOILED
Summary: Gordon Brown has been branded a "disgruntled dour Scot" who most voters see as uncaring.
Brown branded 'dour Scot' in book
That said, it can be a dull experience in some so-called finer establishments - dour fellow diners, dour staff, dour food.
Perfect way for a dim son to dine
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