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On the face of it Labour has a real chance of overturning the Tory majority of 2,661.
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at first glance Labour has a real chance of overturning the Tory majority of 2,661.
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On the face of it, leys are ideally suited to a statistical approach.
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at first glance, leys are ideally suited to a statistical approach.
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On the face of it, Major is less likely than Thatcher to be goaded into over - reaction.
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at first glance, Major is less likely than Thatcher to be goaded into over - reaction.
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On the face of it, of course, nothing could have been more natural.
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at first glance, of course, nothing could have been more natural.
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On the face of it one might say that an upstanding, law - abiding trade should have nothing to fear where this is concerned; they should simply not deal in masterpieces without a provenance.
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at first glance one might say that an upstanding, law - abiding trade should have nothing to fear where this is concerned; they should simply not deal in masterpieces without a provenance.
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On the face of it, photography would seem a fairly straightforward means of portraiture.
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at first glance, photography would seem a fairly straightforward means of portraiture.
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On the face of it section 6 of the 1980 Act has added little in the way of parental rights to section 76 of the 1944 Act.
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at first glance section 6 of the 1980 Act has added little in the way of parental rights to section 76 of the 1944 Act.
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On the face of it, she and Prince Charles had very little in common when they re - met in 1979.
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at first glance, she and Prince Charles had very little in common when they re - met in 1979.
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On the face of it she was right.
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at first glance she was right.
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On the face of it, she was what she seemed: a lonely, nervous girl, travelling Europe alone, and, he conceded reluctantly, of very doubtful chastity.
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at first glance, she was what she seemed: a lonely, nervous girl, travelling Europe alone, and, he conceded reluctantly, of very doubtful chastity.
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On the face of it, so much for slum clearance and planned redevelopment: community health might even be impaired rather than improved.
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at first glance, so much for slum clearance and planned redevelopment: community health might even be impaired rather than improved.
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On the face of it, such activity would seem to be more expressive of right - wing rather than left - wing sentiments.
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at first glance, such activity would seem to be more expressive of right - wing rather than left - wing sentiments.
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On the face of it such an action appears to be a simple case of cowardice in the face of the enemy.
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at first glance such an action appears to be a simple case of cowardice in the face of the enemy.
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ON THE FACE of it, Sweden wants to do the impossible.
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at first glance, Sweden wants to do the impossible.
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On the face of it, that seems to be in breach of article 6(2) of the European convention on human rights, which states that a person is innocent until proven guilty.
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at first glance, that seems to be in breach of article 6(2) of the European convention on human rights, which states that a person is innocent until proven guilty.
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On the face of it, the 1990s look no better.
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at first glance, the 1990s look no better.
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On the face of it, the absence of joint obligations of payment was inconsistent with the existence of a joint tenancy.
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at first glance, the absence of joint obligations of payment was inconsistent with the existence of a joint tenancy.
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On the face of it, the absence of such studies is surprising.
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at first glance, the absence of such studies is surprising.
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On the face of it, the answer might well be debt.
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at first glance, the answer might well be debt.
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On the face of it, the Bundestag's decision at the end of last month to abolish refugees' automatic right to asylum was reasonable.
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at first glance, the Bundestag's decision at the end of last month to abolish refugees' automatic right to asylum was reasonable.
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On the face of it, the competition remains intense — and so it is where a product meets a similar one head on.
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at first glance, the competition remains intense — and so it is where a product meets a similar one head on.
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On the face of it, the crown had a very raw deal.
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at first glance, the crown had a very raw deal.
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On the face of it, the debilitated condition in which Ivan left the Crown, compounded as it was by the extinction of the Rurik line on the death of his son Fyodor in 1598, much enhanced the political stature of the Church.
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at first glance, the debilitated condition in which Ivan left the Crown, compounded as it was by the extinction of the Rurik line on the death of his son Fyodor in 1598, much enhanced the political stature of the Church.
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On the face of it, the decision in three cases suggests that the reader's client has little hope.
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at first glance, the decision in three cases suggests that the reader's client has little hope.
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On the face of it, the delay time in seconds is equal to the number of stages, divided by the clock frequency in Hertz.
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at first glance, the delay time in seconds is equal to the number of stages, divided by the clock frequency in Hertz.
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On the face of it the film has a lot going for it — Pakula as director, and a cast including the frequently brilliant Kevin Kline, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Kevin Spacey, Rebecca Miller and Forest Whitaker.
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at first glance the film has a lot going for it — Pakula as director, and a cast including the frequently brilliant Kevin Kline, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Kevin Spacey, Rebecca Miller and Forest Whitaker.
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On the face of it the first SAS operation had been a total disaster.
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at first glance the first SAS operation had been a total disaster.
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On the face of it, the Friend 3 seems the model least likely to benefit from flexibility — the thick stem interferes little with the working of the cams, both designs have the same strength rating and there's only a few grams difference in weight between them.
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at first glance, the Friend 3 seems the model least likely to benefit from flexibility — the thick stem interferes little with the working of the cams, both designs have the same strength rating and there's only a few grams difference in weight between them.
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On the face of it, the Friend 3 seems the model least likely to benefit from flexibility — the thick stem interferes little with the working of the cams, both designs have the same strength rating and there's only a few grams difference in weight between them.
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superficially, the Friend 3 seems the model least likely to benefit from flexibility — the thick stem interferes little with the working of the cams, both designs have the same strength rating and there's only a few grams difference in weight between them.
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On the face of it, the Judicial Statistics suggest that the procedure is extensively used.
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at first glance, the Judicial Statistics suggest that the procedure is extensively used.
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On the face of it the latter view certainly seems the more rational, since the two states in question appear to contain elements that are inherently irreconcilable.
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at first glance the latter view certainly seems the more rational, since the two states in question appear to contain elements that are inherently irreconcilable.
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On the face of it, the most useful of the three latest guides is The timetable of technology (Michael Joseph, pp 240, £ 12.95).
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at first glance, the most useful of the three latest guides is The timetable of technology (Michael Joseph, pp 240, £ 12.95).
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On the face of it, then, John Nott's fears about the consequences of the end of wholesale censorship have not yet been borne out.
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at first glance, then, John Nott's fears about the consequences of the end of wholesale censorship have not yet been borne out.
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On the face of it then, the direct evidence from sample surveys of businessmen's expectations seems to provide very little, if any, support for the rational expectations hypothesis.
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at first glance then, the direct evidence from sample surveys of businessmen's expectations seems to provide very little, if any, support for the rational expectations hypothesis.
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On the face of it, the penis could not be more uncomplicated and our demands on it could not be more reasonable.
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at first glance, the penis could not be more uncomplicated and our demands on it could not be more reasonable.
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On the face of it the queen herself was innocent of any involvement.
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at first glance the queen herself was innocent of any involvement.
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On the face of it, therefore, it would not seem possible to maintain the view that morality without religion is unthinkable, or like a house built on sand.
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at first glance, therefore, it would not seem possible to maintain the view that morality without religion is unthinkable, or like a house built on sand.
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On the face of it, there was an enviable simplicity about Armstrong's own view.
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at first glance, there was an enviable simplicity about Armstrong's own view.
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On the face of it there was no cause for concern.
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at first glance there was no cause for concern.
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On the face of it there would be no CGT on a current sale at full market value, either to a third party or the father.
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at first glance there would be no CGT on a current sale at full market value, either to a third party or the father.
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On the face of it, these fears are groundless.
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at first glance, these fears are groundless.
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On the face of it, these results look very promising for word recognition but what are the implications of these results for a syntactic / semantic component?
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at first glance, these results look very promising for word recognition but what are the implications of these results for a syntactic / semantic component?
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On the face of it these trivial little improvements, or plus points ahead of the norm look to be insignificant.
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at first glance these trivial little improvements, or plus points ahead of the norm look to be insignificant.
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On the face of it, The Shamen (bespectacled ex - indie rocker Colin, gabby geeky white rapper Mister C and part - time disco diva Jhelisa Anderson) don't look like an obvious pop proposition.
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at first glance, The Shamen (bespectacled ex - indie rocker Colin, gabby geeky white rapper Mister C and part - time disco diva Jhelisa Anderson) don't look like an obvious pop proposition.
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On the face of it, the statutory town - planning system of plan preparation and development control could meet the requirements of this new challenge.
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at first glance, the statutory town - planning system of plan preparation and development control could meet the requirements of this new challenge.
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On the face of it the trend is encouraging.
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at first glance the trend is encouraging.
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On the face of it they may appear to do little more than give effect to the government's consistent promise to maximise the opportunities for parental choice in the education system.
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at first glance they may appear to do little more than give effect to the government's consistent promise to maximise the opportunities for parental choice in the education system.
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On the face of it, this approach is consonant with the requirements of the Act.
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at first glance, this approach is consonant with the requirements of the Act.
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On the face of it, this choice seemed suicidal.
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at first glance, this choice seemed suicidal.
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On the face of it, this could only be a good thing.
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at first glance, this could only be a good thing.
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On the face of it, this criticism carries the day against any rule utilitarianism which is genuinely distinguishable from act utilitarianism.
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at first glance, this criticism carries the day against any rule utilitarianism which is genuinely distinguishable from act utilitarianism.
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On the face of it, this criticism carries the day against any rule utilitarianism which is genuinely distinguishable from act utilitarianism.
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On the face of it, this criticism leads to victory against any rule utilitarianism which is genuinely distinguishable from act utilitarianism.
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On the face of it, this finding might seem to invalidate Hudson's whole theory.
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at first glance, this finding might seem to invalidate Hudson's whole theory.
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On the face of it, this is a month when you should be concentrating on your future and accepting your share of the limelight.
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at first glance, this is a month when you should be concentrating on your future and accepting your share of the limelight.
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On the face of it, this is a month when you should be concentrating on your future and accepting your share of the limelight.
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superficially, this is a month when you should be concentrating on your future and accepting your share of the limelight.
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On the face of it, this is a very substantial flow of funds, being approximately twice the increase in building society funds.
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at first glance, this is a very substantial flow of funds, being approximately twice the increase in building society funds.
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On the face of it, this is similar to accommodation theory: speakers approximate their interlocutors' linguistic behaviour, or distance themselves from it, depending on whether or not they wish to identify themselves with that individual.
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at first glance, this is similar to accommodation theory: speakers approximate their interlocutors' linguistic behaviour, or distance themselves from it, depending on whether or not they wish to identify themselves with that individual.
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On the face of it this is unlikely to be acceptable to the vendor since in effect it gives an option to purchase, though it may be more acceptable if the period allowed for preparing the report is short.
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at first glance this is unlikely to be acceptable to the vendor since in effect it gives an option to purchase, though it may be more acceptable if the period allowed for preparing the report is short.
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On the face of it this may seem a strange tactic for a side who, on paper, possess probably the most lethal front-line in the Premier League, but Graham, still likely to be without ankle-injury victim Paul Merson, is seeking to restore stability to stop the slump.
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at first glance this may seem a strange tactic for a side who, on paper, possess probably the most lethal front-line in the Premier League, but Graham, still likely to be without ankle-injury victim Paul Merson, is seeking to restore stability to stop the slump.
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On the face of it this may seem a strange tactic for a side who, on paper, possess probably the most lethal front-line in the Premier League, but Graham, still likely to be without ankle-injury victim Paul Merson, is seeking to restore stability to stop the slump.
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superficially this may seem a strange tactic for a side who, on paper, possess probably the most lethal front-line in the Premier League, but Graham, still likely to be without ankle-injury victim Paul Merson, is seeking to restore stability to stop the slump.
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On the face of it, this offers a potential bidder the opportunity to acquire a complete portfolio of assets at a discount to their value by taking over the trust by buying up all its shares.
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at first glance, this offers a potential bidder the opportunity to acquire a complete portfolio of assets at a discount to their value by taking over the trust by buying up all its shares.
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On the face of it, this seems good, but it must be remembered that each tonne used for fuel instead of as a fertilizer means a yield loss of some of 50 kg in grain production, for example.
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at first glance, this seems good, but it must be remembered that each tonne used for fuel instead of as a fertilizer means a yield loss of some of 50 kg in grain production, for example.
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On the face of it this seems to be a good idea: one frequently voiced criticism of comprehensive education is that all pupils have been forced to follow a grammar - school curriculum.
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at first glance this seems to be a good idea: one frequently voiced criticism of comprehensive education is that all pupils have been forced to follow a grammar - school curriculum.
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On the face of it, this was an illogical statement, but by becoming anorexic I refuted logic.
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at first glance, this was an illogical statement, but by becoming anorexic I refuted logic.
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On the face of it, those policing information from the Gulf war have less problems with the great bulk of the British press.
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at first glance, those policing information from the Gulf war have less problems with the great bulk of the British press.
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On the face of it, Vietnam's exit is good news.
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at first glance, Vietnam's exit is good news.
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On the high street a sales rise at Next Retail of just 3.6 per cent compared with an increase in trading space of 17.6 per cent speaks volumes about Next's unbalanced expansion.
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On the high street a sales rise at Next Retail of just 3.6 per cent compared with an increase in trading space of 17.6 per cent provides substantial information about Next's unbalanced expansion.
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On the landing outside, Kathleen Lavender turned the corner of her apron anxiously between her hands.
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On the landing outside, Kathleen Lavender passed out of danger of her apron anxiously between her hands.
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On the other hand, if you have lost your partner and like two branches of a tree, you had grown together in kindness and only lived for each other through thick and thin, then talk inwardly to your partner.
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On the other hand, if you have lost your partner and like two branches of a tree, you had grown together in kindness and only lived for each other through both good and bad times, then talk inwardly to your partner.
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On the other hand, Japan must not assume that membership of the IWC means a green light to catch unlimited numbers of whales.
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On the other hand, Japan must not assume that membership of the IWC means a permission to catch unlimited numbers of whales.
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On the other hand, " Knock yourself out, " like " Have a ball, " " Be my guest " and " Go crazy, " is a sardonic way of giving permission, when your permission is solicited, to do something in which you have no intention to assist or participate.
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On the other hand, " Knock yourself out, " like " Have a ball, " " go for it " and " Go crazy, " is a sardonic way of giving permission, when your permission is solicited, to do something in which you have no intention to assist or participate.
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On the other hand, rapidly emerging elites often pride themselves as ahead - of - the - game, a kind of cultural avant - garde.
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On the other hand, rapidly emerging elites often pride themselves as ahead of the task, a kind of cultural avant - garde.
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On the other hand, Russia will not go cap in hand to NATO.
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On the other hand, Russia will not go in a humble and respectful manner to NATO.
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On the other hand there are, in some people's opinions, sinister overtones of being able to keep tabs on a person's movements, though how that differs from the present system I am not quite sure.
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On the other hand there are, in some people's opinions, sinister overtones of being able to watch a person's movements, though how that differs from the present system I am not quite sure.
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On the other hand, the worry in some parts of Asia is that young people entering the work force with strong technical training lack sufficient experience “ thinking outside the box . ”
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On the other hand, the worry in some parts of Asia is that young people entering the work force with strong technical training lack sufficient experience “ thinking in new and creative ways . ”
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On the other hand they are not prepared to countenance the complete free rein of market forces, since the dangers of monopoly are well known.
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On the other hand they are not prepared to countenance the complete absent of constraints of market forces, since the dangers of monopoly are well known.
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On the phone, in fifth and in the fast lane looks and feels better than three months in a surgical neck - support, which is the likely outcome of what is becoming known as ‘ phone neck’.
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On the phone, in fifth and with a rapid and exciting pace looks and feels better than three months in a surgical neck - support, which is the likely outcome of what is becoming known as ‘ phone neck’.
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On the return journey up the incline from Coombe the engine ran out of steam, causing passengers for Plymouth to miss their last connection.
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On the return journey up the incline from Coombe the engine ran out of energy, causing passengers for Plymouth to miss their last connection.
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ON THE RUN TO FREE AN INNOCENT MAN IN JAIL
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fleeing TO FREE AN INNOCENT MAN IN JAIL
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On the same day the B & I ferry Norrona caught fire en route from Pembroke in Wales to Rosslare in Ireland; two men suspected of arson were detained and later released on bail.
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On the same day the B & I ferry Norrona became engulfed in flames en route from Pembroke in Wales to Rosslare in Ireland; two men suspected of arson were detained and later released on bail.
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On the same wavelength.
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in complete accord.
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On the side of the angels or the other lot? '
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fighting for that which is good or the other lot? '
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On the spur of the moment he said :' I would like to talk to you first . '
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on short notice he said :' I would like to talk to you first . '
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On the spur of the moment I offered him 40 — he almost wept in gratitude.
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on short notice I offered him 40 — he almost wept in gratitude.
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On the spur of the moment, Matilda decided that the one person she would like to confide in was Miss Honey.
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on short notice, Matilda decided that the one person she would like to confide in was Miss Honey.
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On the spur of the moment, Mungo decided to use shock tactics.
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on short notice, Mungo decided to use shock tactics.
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On the street, however, people are fair game.
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On the street, however, people are an acceptable target.
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On the threshold of going public , The Santa Cruz Operation Inc is now catching flak for paying co - founder Larry Michels a $ 354,000 golden handshake after he was forced to leave the company in December because of sexual harassment charges ( UX No 417 ) .
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On the threshold of becoming a publicly-traded and owned entity , The Santa Cruz Operation Inc is now catching flak for paying co - founder Larry Michels a $ 354,000 golden handshake after he was forced to leave the company in December because of sexual harassment charges ( UX No 417 ) .
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On the trot.
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in a row.
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On the trot.
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in succession.
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On the way, just before Andover, he shot Spicer in the back of the head and as a result was on the run from police for several weeks.
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On the way, just before Andover, he shot Spicer in the back of the head and as a result was fleeing from police for several weeks.
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On the Web, your words carry a lot of weight.
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On the Web, your words be important.
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On this floor now you might somebody's just coming out you might be lucky but nine times out of ten it's it 's
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On this floor now you might somebody's just coming out you might be lucky but mostly it's it 's
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On this occasion, however, the details of some of the behind - the - scenes fixing were publicized by the opposition and an unprecedented public protest took place as a result.
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On this occasion, however, the details of some of the behind the scenery and stage area fixing were publicized by the opposition and an unprecedented public protest took place as a result.
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On this occasion, however, the details of some of the behind - the - scenes fixing were publicized by the opposition and an unprecedented public protest took place as a result.
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On this occasion, however, the details of some of the secretly fixing were publicized by the opposition and an unprecedented public protest took place as a result.
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On this particular day Blind Io, by dint of constant vigilance the chief of the gods, sat with his chin on his hand and looked at the gaming board on the red marble table in front of him.
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On this particular day Blind Io, by the force of constant vigilance the chief of the gods, sat with his chin on his hand and looked at the gaming board on the red marble table in front of him.
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On top of it there were all the fruits of the forest , the animals of the plain , and a few of the beasts of the sea for good measure .
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On top of it there were all the fruits of the forest , the animals of the plain , and a few of the beasts of the sea in addition .
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On top of it there were all the fruits of the forest, the animals of the plain, and a few of the beasts of the sea for good measure.
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On top of it there were all the fruits of the forest, the animals of the plain, and a few of the beasts of the sea in addition to what has already been done.
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Ooh you want the remote control do you, ooh, tough titty no, thank you Peter
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Ooh you want the remote control do you, ooh, the desired outcome is not likely to evolve no, thank you Peter
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‘ Oooh, I love it when you talk dirty!’
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‘ Oooh, I love it when you use profane language for the purpose of arousal
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