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There is plenty of time to win this game, and to thrash the Spaniards too.
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Reputedly while playing Bowls at Plymouth Hoe, upon being informed that the Spanish Armada had been sighted approaching England. (29 July 1588 {19 July 1588 O.S.}); This attribution is not known to have appeared in writing until 1736, so its authenticity remains uncertain.
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Variant: There's time to finish the game and beat the Spaniards too.

 

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