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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>i realize this is rather off-topic, and ask for
everyone's indulgence, but a friend of mine (artist/poet) is putting together an
historical montage of sorts and is desparate to commemorate, in passing,
the irish who helped build the railroads in this country.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>the idea she is trying to capture is "coming
through a place, building as one travels," and to express the idea as succinctly
as possible, i.e., "coming through, building."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> this is a bit embarassing, being an irish
immigrant of sorts myself - i should know where to turn. but i do know there are
many thoughtful linguists on this list, so a</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>ny
help would be greatly appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
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