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1 The beauty of the music lies principally in its coloring which is often very fine.
2 The Scene lies principally in Eisenach, and the Wartburg; changing afterwards to Bamberg, and finally to Marpurg.
3 Near the westerly coast, its range lies principally between latitude 20 and 62 deg.
4 Outpost patrols are divided into those which operate beyond the lines and those whose duty lies principally within the lines.
5 His estate now lies principally in the heart of New York, and has yielded an increase greater even than he had ventured to hope for.
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