| 21. | Several jockeys from the first race phoned the stewards'booth to beg off their remaining riding assignments.
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| 22. | Octavian begs off at first, insisting he would rather focus on his poetry but Caesar insists.
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| 23. | Too many times I hear riding buddies beg off on an invitation to an early-morning ride.
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| 24. | Acres learns that " Beverley " is actually his friend Jack, and begs off from their duel.
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| 25. | But then he begs off, quoting the always quotable Ned Rorem, whose musical absence here is conspicuous.
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| 26. | He remains withdrawn and begs off early.
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| 27. | So why didn't he beg off?
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| 28. | Those who were afraid to serve were excused _ and many did beg off, pleading fear of reprisals.
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| 29. | Hitler refuses on the grounds that he likes his appearance, and Mussolini begs off due to his girth.
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| 30. | Cicero begs off, mentioning that he has his hands full with studying the law in preparation for cases.
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