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5 total sentences available.
To these fourhanded animals of the ancient continent, we may add the fourhanded animals of the new, that use their hands like the former, as well as their tails, and that fill up the chasm between the monkey tribe and the lower orders of the forest.
Source: wiktionary
Here, fourhanded Visnu is seen seated on Garuda who has a human body with curly hair and leaf-like feathers.
Source: wiktionary
Their fourhanded swing number on the piano is one of the most beautiful moments in a film that has no shortage of beautiful moments to offer.
Source: wiktionary
If, for instance, a fourhanded, $100 million deal was reached, every member would be in for $25 million in bonds.
Source: wiktionary
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Closest matches include cooperative surgery, duet, team-based surgery, two person duet, two player arrangement.
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