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Kirkland V5 SECURE; Milbank V10 SECURE; Gibson DUNN HERE (V11)

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razzle insanely creepy step-uncle's house party of the first part
  06/26/25
how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over ...
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/26/25
The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number on...
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  06/26/25
cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely ...
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/26/25
They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They&rs...
razzle-dazzle pungent bawdyhouse death wish
  06/26/25
the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failur...
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  06/26/25
Because 20 years is a long fucking time?
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  06/27/25
still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/27/25
its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better ...
Laughsome Partner
  06/27/25
CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thin...
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  06/27/25
You're stuck in 2005.
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  06/27/25
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not disagreeing there ....
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Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 ye...
histrionic opaque famous landscape painting shrine
  06/27/25
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Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?
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rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme ...
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/26/25
and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli is this spaceporn's firm?
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/26/25
wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/26/25
Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied ...
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  06/27/25
180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via ass...
onyx hell twinkling uncleanness
  06/26/25
Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble
Laughsome Partner
  06/26/25
At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life ve...
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/26/25
You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you...
razzle insanely creepy step-uncle's house party of the first part
  06/26/25
Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 off...
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/26/25
Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for ...
Marvelous Costumed House
  06/27/25
lol cr, very chill happy bros
twisted twinkling shitlib
  06/27/25
I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the ...
Razzmatazz library
  06/27/25
polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama
razzle insanely creepy step-uncle's house party of the first part
  06/27/25
wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?
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  06/26/25
...
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  06/26/25
messenger bag logo facing OUT
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  06/26/25
My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot
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...
Bateful azn
  06/27/25
Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?
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What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranki...
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  06/27/25
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  06/27/25
relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings. (ask...
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/27/25
I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them: ...
Hairraiser Site
  06/27/25
How was penn?
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/27/25
(jerry sandusky tp)
Laughsome Partner
  06/27/25
I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy i...
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  06/27/25
...
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/27/25
I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus her...
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Clever Weil-bro post
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...
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...
haunting halford wagecucks
  06/27/25
True although STB is SPS now
Fiercely-loyal deranged heaven
  06/27/25
How is STB?
Wonderful cobalt office
  06/27/25
Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??
Appetizing Infuriating Electric Furnace
  06/27/25
YOURE A PARTNER
Laughsome Partner
  06/27/25
Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business ...
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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:42 PM
Author: razzle insanely creepy step-uncle's house party of the first part

https://vault.com/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms-rankings

#1

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

#2

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

#3

Skadden

#4

Latham & Watkins

#5

Kirkland & Ellis

#6

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

#7

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

#8

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

#9

Milbank LLP

#10

Simpson Thacher

#11

Gibson Dunn

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052006)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:44 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over the past 20 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052012)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:42 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle pungent bawdyhouse death wish

The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number one

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052822)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:45 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely in the top 5 (perhaps sometimes out?) to back to solid top 3?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052832)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:48 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle pungent bawdyhouse death wish

They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They’ve been losing partners/business for ages.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052838)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:50 PM
Author: boyish obsidian skinny woman hospital

the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failure to adjust to modernity

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052842)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:41 AM
Author: Odious church building

Because 20 years is a long fucking time?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053272)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:52 AM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053413)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:07 AM
Author: Laughsome Partner

its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better than s&c or dpw. skadden perhaps has a case.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053456)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:10 AM
Author: Wonderful cobalt office

CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thing is rancid flame. Place is full of UIUC grads.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053468)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:28 PM
Author: histrionic opaque famous landscape painting shrine

You're stuck in 2005.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054437)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:34 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

so is xoxohth.com . it was better that way

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054461)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:34 PM
Author: histrionic opaque famous landscape painting shrine

not disagreeing there ....

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054462)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:29 PM
Author: histrionic opaque famous landscape painting shrine

Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054440)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:46 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

wtf is a #73 Troutman Pepper Locke



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052014)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:28 PM
Author: Crawly pocket flask casino

Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052790)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:39 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme biglaw

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052821)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:47 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli

is this spaceporn's firm?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052016)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:50 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052023)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: aromatic hairless cuckold useless brakes

Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied history and full service range of practice areas.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053336)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:50 PM
Author: onyx hell twinkling uncleanness

180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via associate pay increases.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052025)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:53 PM
Author: Laughsome Partner

Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052039)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:54 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life vest and dive right in, and lawyers at this litigation powerhouse wouldn’t have it any other way. Litigators looking to roll up their sleeves and learn on the job will feel right at home here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052044)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:20 PM
Author: razzle insanely creepy step-uncle's house party of the first part

You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you’ve landed a spot at Latham & Watkins.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052774)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:38 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 offices (including relationship firms) around the world and is home to more than 4,000 lawyers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052820)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:13 AM
Author: Marvelous Costumed House

Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for the polite, amiable Midwestern vibes as well as the sincere commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

lol yeah lots of folksy people wandering the halls there. They just love small talk

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053140)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:49 AM
Author: twisted twinkling shitlib

lol cr, very chill happy bros

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053406)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:10 PM
Author: Razzmatazz library

I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the most transactional by far. Nobody gave a fuck about anybody else other than their tiny in group and they just rented the Sidley brand name.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053841)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:08 PM
Author: razzle insanely creepy step-uncle's house party of the first part

polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054162)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:55 PM
Author: Azure Glittery Liquid Oxygen

wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052048)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:57 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

where is _._. ______ law?

should be top 100 after the penis verdict

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052055)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:44 PM
Author: Galvanic Maroon Foreskin



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052828)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:30 PM
Author: buff round eye deer antler

messenger bag logo facing OUT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052792)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:54 PM
Author: exhilarant address french chef

My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49052844)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:38 AM
Author: Bateful azn



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053127)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:01 AM
Author: Erotic exciting cruise ship potus

Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053137)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 6:14 AM
Author: Hairraiser Site

What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranking from your time as an associate, (b) current rank, or (c) whichever is higher

I believe in (a)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053216)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 6:44 AM
Author: Fiercely-loyal deranged heaven

(c), with the argument that it was your hard work that made it increase after you left

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053237)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:01 AM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings.

(asking for a silent gen friend who went to umich when it was #1)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053245)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:05 AM
Author: Hairraiser Site

I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them:

HYS (Just use school name)

CCNP (just say top 5 and hope you don't have to explain)

BVMN (just say top 10)

TTT (anywhere lower, pretend you're a plumber)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053287)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:29 AM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks

How was penn?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053374)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:09 AM
Author: Laughsome Partner

(jerry sandusky tp)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053463)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:15 AM
Author: Wonderful cobalt office

I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy if they knew their CDO was spending time advertising on xo instead of making connections at regional DLA Piper offices.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053489)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 1:38 PM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054103)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:40 AM
Author: fantasy-prone ticket booth

I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus here is (c) - also FWIW no one is under any illusion that Kirkland and Kirkland branded products (e.g., Skadden and Latham) are prestigious. No one at my T6 (historical) wanted to go there.

The legacy undisputed V5 is WLRK, CSM, S&C, DPW and STB.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053271)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:03 AM
Author: Hairraiser Site

Clever Weil-bro post

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053286)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:43 AM
Author: Carnelian fragrant property



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053324)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:29 AM
Author: haunting halford wagecucks



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053373)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:43 AM
Author: Fiercely-loyal deranged heaven

True although STB is SPS now



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053393)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:11 AM
Author: Wonderful cobalt office

How is STB?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053474)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:19 AM
Author: Appetizing Infuriating Electric Furnace

Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053501)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:20 AM
Author: Laughsome Partner

YOURE A PARTNER

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053507)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:20 PM
Author: buff round eye deer antler

Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business guys are impressed

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49054201)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:01 PM
Author: Deep soggy box office ceo



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053812)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:02 PM
Author: Laughsome Partner



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2Elisa#49053817)