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In Victorian Era 🎩
"Pray, exert yourself, my dear fellow."
One is imploring their close companion to set aside distractions and commit oneself fully to the endeavor at hand with most earnest diligence.
e.g. The hour grows late; pray, exert yourself, my dear fellow, that we may conclude this business.
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- 🎩 Victorian Eraanonymous
"Pray, exert yourself, my dear fellow."
One is imploring their close companion to set aside distractions and commit oneself fully to the endeavor at hand with most earnest diligence.
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