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The authors argue that this too was an act of desperation, not part of a grand design; and that he construed his famous interview with the American ambassador, April Glaspie, as a ‘ green light’.
The authors argue that this too was an act of desperation, not part of a grand design; and that he construed his famous interview with the American ambassador, April Glaspie, as a ‘ permission.
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The author's been unable to resist popping down to the set once in a while to keep an eye on how it's going.
The author's been unable to resist popping down to the set occasionally to keep an eye on how it's going.
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The author's been unable to resist popping down to the set once in a while to keep an eye on how it's going.
The author's been unable to resist popping down to the set sometimes to keep an eye on how it's going.
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The average family pays nearly £ 2,000 a year in interest on debts and mortgages, but last year we ran our household budgets in the black for the first time since the mid - Eighties — and managed to tuck away £ 10.6 billion in savings.
The average family pays nearly £ 2,000 a year in interest on debts and mortgages, but last year we ran our household budgets have positive net income for the first time since the mid - Eighties — and managed to tuck away £ 10.6 billion in savings.
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The awed pleasure in Lisa's voice spoke volumes.
The awed pleasure in Lisa's voice provided substantial information.
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The axiom underlying the contention is the far from unexceptional one that in the long - term wealth, power and moral and intellectual superiority are closely and positively linked together in the maintenance of stable elites.
The axiom underlying the contention is the far from unexceptional one that eventually wealth, power and moral and intellectual superiority are closely and positively linked together in the maintenance of stable elites.
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The axiom underlying the contention is the far from unexceptional one that in the long - term wealth, power and moral and intellectual superiority are closely and positively linked together in the maintenance of stable elites.
The axiom underlying the contention is the far from unexceptional one that over a long period of time wealth, power and moral and intellectual superiority are closely and positively linked together in the maintenance of stable elites.
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The baby slept in the bottom drawer of the dresser: the kitten had a feather cushion.
The baby slept in the a place where valuables are stored of the dresser: the kitten had a feather cushion.
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The baby was only a sign and could only have been understood later in the light of the life of the person who was to be the Saviour of the world.
The baby was only a sign and could only have been understood later considering the life of the person who was to be the Saviour of the world.
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The baby was only a sign and could only have been understood later in the light of the life of the person who was to be the Saviour of the world.
The baby was only a sign and could only have been understood later given the life of the person who was to be the Saviour of the world.
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The bad form reached a giggling rock - bottom last year in Sri Lanka's Test match at Lord's when the difficulties of both pronunciation and identification proved insurmountable to most in the box.
The bad form reached a giggling the very lowest possible level last year in Sri Lanka's Test match at Lord's when the difficulties of both pronunciation and identification proved insurmountable to most in the box.
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The bad news for the average householder is written large, while the good news is in small print.
The bad news for the average householder is written large, while the good news is in fine print.
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The bag has been far and away the smallest in my lifetime.
The bag has been to a large extent the smallest in my lifetime.
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The bailout is no solution to the fundamental problems that the eurozone confronts; at best, it buys time to spread the inevitable wrenching adjustments over time and across people.
The bailout is no solution to the fundamental problems that the eurozone confronts; at best, it causes a delay to achieve something else to spread the inevitable wrenching adjustments over time and across people.
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The balance of trade in manufacturing swung from a surplus of £ 2.75 billion in 1979 to a deficit in 1984 of £ 3.75 billion and the years 1983 and 1984 were the first time in history that Britain's trade balance was in the red on manufactures.
The balance of trade in manufacturing swung from a surplus of £ 2.75 billion in 1979 to a deficit in 1984 of £ 3.75 billion and the years 1983 and 1984 were the first time in history that Britain's trade balance was in debt on manufactures.
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The ball was duly examined, confiscated and changed — without one official, convincing word of straight - from - the - shoulder explanation.
The ball was duly examined, confiscated and changed — without one official, convincing word of blunt explanation.
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The Bank of England reserves the right to decline to accept bids that it judges to be out of line with market conditions even if this should mean that it does not sell all stock on offer.
The Bank of England reserves the right to decline to accept bids that it judges to be disproportionately with market conditions even if this should mean that it does not sell all stock on offer.
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The barbarism of Boipatong may ultimately move the goalposts, and perhaps rightly so, but there can be no doubt that the selectors will welcome back their Pirate King with guilt - free zeal.
The barbarism of Boipatong may ultimately alter the terms of an agreement while it is ongoing, and perhaps rightly so, but there can be no doubt that the selectors will welcome back their Pirate King with guilt - free zeal.
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The basic philosophy involves farming as far as possible within a closed system: in a nutshell, growing crops to feed the animals and using the manure those animals produce to fertilize the soil in order to grow more crops.
The basic philosophy involves farming as far as possible within a closed system: briefly stated, growing crops to feed the animals and using the manure those animals produce to fertilize the soil in order to grow more crops.
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The basic philosophy involves farming as far as possible within a closed system : in a nutshell , growing crops to feed the animals and using the manure those animals produce to fertilize the soil in order to grow more crops .
The basic philosophy involves farming as far as possible within a closed system : in short, growing crops to feed the animals and using the manure those animals produce to fertilize the soil in order to grow more crops .
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The basic philosophy involves farming as far as possible within a closed system: in a nutshell, growing crops to feed the animals and using the manure those animals produce to fertilize the soil in order to grow more crops.
The basic philosophy involves farming as far as possible within a closed system: in summary, growing crops to feed the animals and using the manure those animals produce to fertilize the soil in order to grow more crops.
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The battle raged throughout the moon - bright night and although the Scots were heavily outnumbered, they eventually won the day; however, during the fight, Douglas was brought to the ground by three spear wounds.
The battle raged throughout the moon - bright night and although the Scots were heavily outnumbered, they eventually gain complete victory; however, during the fight, Douglas was brought to the ground by three spear wounds.
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The beast was still very much alive and kicking.
The beast was still very much in good health.
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The bees were humming among the leaves around me; all else was silent as the grave; not a human ~ being was to be seen on the mountains, and below me on the peaceful meadows the cows were resting in the high grass.
The bees were humming among the leaves around me; all else was saying absolutely nothing; not a human ~ being was to be seen on the mountains, and below me on the peaceful meadows the cows were resting in the high grass.
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The behaviour of the buffaloes, the kakar, of Jim Corbett himself, and the hunting plans of the tigress all tell us this in no uncertain terms.
The behaviour of the buffaloes, the kakar, of Jim Corbett himself, and the hunting plans of the tigress all tell us this categorically.
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The behind - the - scenes manoeuvring came as the Bond corporate empire met renewed difficulties with the Australian Stock Exchange, which suspended trading in Bond Corp.
The behind the scenery and stage area manoeuvring came as the Bond corporate empire met renewed difficulties with the Australian Stock Exchange, which suspended trading in Bond Corp.
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The behind - the - scenes manoeuvring came as the Bond corporate empire met renewed difficulties with the Australian Stock Exchange, which suspended trading in Bond Corp.
The secretly manoeuvring came as the Bond corporate empire met renewed difficulties with the Australian Stock Exchange, which suspended trading in Bond Corp.
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The Behringer is the panacea for my guitar - induced headaches, and it's sensitive enough to take care of the variable pick velocities in the average full - tilt rock solo.
The Behringer is the panacea for my guitar - induced headaches, and it's sensitive enough to take care of the variable pick velocities in the average full speed rock solo.
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The benefits of an intuitive, multi - media, multi - tasking operating system will be what tips the scales — not whether the applications themselves are prettier or faster.
The benefits of an intuitive, multi - media, multi - tasking operating system will be what change the fortunes — not whether the applications themselves are prettier or faster.
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The best and simplest incentives to use are social: taking an interest, praise, smiles, hugs and, for young children, picking them up, smiling, kissing, tickling, rough and tumble — whatever gives them pleasure.
The best and simplest incentives to use are social: taking an interest, praise, smiles, hugs and, for young children, picking them up, smiling, kissing, tickling, rough activity — whatever gives them pleasure.
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The best example is a conclusion that direct facts do or do not amount to contributory negligence, which will always be an inference drawn in the light of the facts found.
The best example is a conclusion that direct facts do or do not amount to contributory negligence, which will always be an inference drawn in consideration of the facts found.
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The best he could hope for was to give his thoughts free rein, to recapture phrases, images, notions, and play with them, allowing them to make patterns in his mind.
The best he could hope for was to give his thoughts absent of constraints, to recapture phrases, images, notions, and play with them, allowing them to make patterns in his mind.
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‘ The best section of the video is where we're all dancing around, taking the piss out of ourselves.
‘ The best section of the video is where we're all dancing around, tease out of ourselves.
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The best way to understand how people, from all walks of life, can be helped is to hear from them personally, so I asked several people from my classes in Devon to write a short summary about how the Alexander Technique had helped them.
The best way to understand how people, from all occuption, role, social class, or lifestyle, can be helped is to hear from them personally, so I asked several people from my classes in Devon to write a short summary about how the Alexander Technique had helped them.
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The biggest advantage however, will be expertise in video services which the deal brings to the table.
The biggest advantage however, will be expertise in video services which the deal contributes.
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The biggest change that Sarbanes-Oxley brings to the table is the role of the audit committee, " maintains Chuck Landes, director of auditing standards with the AICPA . "
The biggest change that Sarbanes-Oxley contributes is the role of the audit committee, " maintains Chuck Landes, director of auditing standards with the AICPA . "
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The biggest risk factor of all is an inherited predisposition, which is why life insurance salesmen run a mile when they hear that your dad died of a coronary at 35.
The biggest risk factor of all is an inherited predisposition, which is why life insurance salesmen escape when they hear that your dad died of a coronary at 35.
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The big problems for most of humanity will be to find enough conceptual puzzles and diversions in their work and leisure lives to avoid being bored, and enough relative status not to be green with envy of their fellows.
The big problems for most of humanity will be to find enough conceptual puzzles and diversions in their work and leisure lives to avoid being bored, and enough relative status not to be envious to the point where it is noticeable to others of their fellows.
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The birds rubbed shoulders with Danny De Vito — who plays Batmans arch villain the penguin.
The birds socialized with Danny De Vito — who plays Batmans arch villain the penguin.
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The blasted thing's on the blink again.
The blasted thing's malfunctioning again.
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The blight of ‘ 87 is not media cowardice, record companies asleep at the wheel, callous insipidness, the return of rock, incoherence, a lack of great songs, but rather, a surfeit of PASSION.
The blight of ‘ 87 is not media cowardice, record companies neglectful of an important task, callous insipidness, the return of rock, incoherence, a lack of great songs, but rather, a surfeit of PASSION.
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The blokes on the make is n't he ?
The blokes looking for a sexual partner is n't he ?
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The blue sea and bright sun belied the occasional grim reminder of the other side of the picture; the broken, rusting hull of a merchantman or trawler, perched high and dry in a rocky grave.
The blue sea and bright sun belied the occasional grim reminder of the other side of the picture; the broken, rusting hull of a merchantman or trawler, perched abandoned in a rocky grave.
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The blurb talks about' traditional English pastoral' meeting the postmodern, and the stage seems set for a prose version of Geoffrey Hill's Mercian Hymns: history, myth and self - awareness cunningly aligned with maximal sleight - of - hand.
The blurb talks about' traditional English pastoral' meeting the postmodern, and the stage seems set for a prose version of Geoffrey Hill's Mercian Hymns: history, myth and self - awareness cunningly aligned with maximal skilled deception.
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The board announced yesterday it had chosen Berisford ‘ as the party to proceed to the next stage of negotiations’ with a view to making an offer for Clark.
The board announced yesterday it had chosen Berisford ‘ as the party to proceed to the next stage of negotiations’ with the intention to making an offer for Clark.
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The board of inquiry called yesterday for a full and open judicial inquiry into the alleged activities of the death squad, noting that the present McNally investigation was an inter - departmental inquiry behind closed doors.
The board of inquiry called yesterday for a full and open judicial inquiry into the alleged activities of the death squad, noting that the present McNally investigation was an inter - departmental inquiry in private.
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The board of inquiry called yesterday for a full and open judicial inquiry into the alleged activities of the death squad, noting that the present McNally investigation was an inter - departmental inquiry behind closed doors.
The board of inquiry called yesterday for a full and open judicial inquiry into the alleged activities of the death squad, noting that the present McNally investigation was an inter - departmental inquiry secretly.
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The boat lunges forward and yet almost by the same token lunges back again.
The boat lunges forward and yet almost for a similar reason lunges back again.
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The boat lunges forward and yet almost by the same token lunges back again.
The boat lunges forward and yet almost in a similar manner lunges back again.
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The boom would have run out of steam very quickly indeed if capitalists had been forced to find extra employees to operate all the new machines.
The boom would have run out of energy very quickly indeed if capitalists had been forced to find extra employees to operate all the new machines.
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The bottom line has the Legacy streets ahead of the old GL.
The bottom line has the Legacy far superior of the old GL.
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The bottom line is that this is Civil Society, and we're *all* in the same boat.
The bottom line is that this is Civil Society, and we're *all* in the same situation.
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The boys at school who had to have their heads shaved because of nits were always fair game for the rest of the school.
The boys at school who had to have their heads shaved because of nits were always an acceptable target for the rest of the school.
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The boys, who were bigger than the Brownies, ran full - tilt into them.
The boys, who were bigger than the Brownies, ran full speed into them.
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The brass neck of the guy!’
The gall of the guy!’
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The breakthrough follows new tests on exhibits from the 1975 Six trial which have been carefully kept sealed and under lock and key ever since.
The breakthrough follows new tests on exhibits from the 1975 Six trial which have been carefully kept sealed and imprisoned with little chance of escape ever since.
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The brewers say they support sensible drinking and brews such as the Summer Ale fit the bill …
The brewers say they support sensible drinking and brews such as the Summer Ale serve the purpose …
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The bride, not noted for a peaches and cream complexion, looked beautiful.
The bride, not noted for a good complexion, looked beautiful.
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The British Broadcasting Big Wigs have lost the plot.
The British Broadcasting Big Wigs have losed sight of the objective.
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The British Labour Party, after its stern admonitions at Southport, showed no signs of abandoning its decision that collaboration with Communists was out of the question.
The British Labour Party, after its stern admonitions at Southport, showed no signs of abandoning its decision that collaboration with Communists was not remotely possible.
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The British Olympic yachting team, which a week ago was an unknown quantity, has now come into sharper focus with three representatives chosen, and others emerging.
The British Olympic yachting team, which a week ago was an person whose nature is a mystery, has now come into sharper focus with three representatives chosen, and others emerging.
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The British Women's Amateur Championship, at Pannal in June, remains the top event on the calendar, while the amateurs also relish the opportunity to rub shoulders with the pros in the British Women's Open in August.
The British Women's Amateur Championship, at Pannal in June, remains the top event on the calendar, while the amateurs also relish the opportunity to socialize with the pros in the British Women's Open in August.
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The broad spectrum of requirements ranges from temporary ad - hoc measures (for example, a Hotline service) to expansions of technical systems planned in the long term with comprehensive parts delivery and service technicians.
The broad spectrum of requirements ranges from temporary ad - hoc measures (for example, a Hotline service) to expansions of technical systems planned eventually with comprehensive parts delivery and service technicians.
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The broad spectrum of requirements ranges from temporary ad - hoc measures (for example, a Hotline service) to expansions of technical systems planned in the long term with comprehensive parts delivery and service technicians.
The broad spectrum of requirements ranges from temporary ad - hoc measures (for example, a Hotline service) to expansions of technical systems planned over a long period of time with comprehensive parts delivery and service technicians.
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The bruiser got up again and bought a large measure of whisky, which he gave to the bearded man, who made short work of it.
The bruiser got up again and bought a large measure of whisky, which he gave to the bearded man, who maked easier it.
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The BSDI contingents hopeful that Novell Inc will quash the suit once it takes USL over may be barking up the wrong tree.
The BSDI contingents hopeful that Novell Inc will quash the suit once it takes USL over may be doing inappropriate things.
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The BT Azure has a security lock, a hand - signal strength indicator and a dual - function timer, to help you keep tabs on individual calls and your total calling time.
The BT Azure has a security lock, a hand - signal strength indicator and a dual - function timer, to help you watch individual calls and your total calling time.
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The BT men at Kidlington, Oxford, left the phone off the hook for 36 hours at a time.
The BT men at Kidlington, Oxford, left the phone relieved of a duty for 36 hours at a time.
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The business about sparklers erm it is one of those things where the very young children like to hold a sparkler but it has got to be done under proper supervised conditions.
The business about sparklers erm it is an unfortunate but unavoidable event where the very young children like to hold a sparkler but it has got to be done under proper supervised conditions.
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The business of the audition is squeezed into all this in less time than it takes to shake a leg.
The business of the audition is squeezed into all this in less time than it takes to get busy.
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The business of the audition is squeezed into all this in less time than it takes to shake a leg.
The business of the audition is squeezed into all this in less time than it takes to get moving.
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The business was in need of new blood, he had a widowed mother to consider, and his lineage through Nathan, Lyon and Lazarus claimed priestly — not to say professional — satisfaction.
The business was in need of new members, he had a widowed mother to consider, and his lineage through Nathan, Lyon and Lazarus claimed priestly — not to say professional — satisfaction.
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The business was in need of new blood, he had a widowed mother to consider, and his lineage through Nathan, Lyon and Lazarus claimed priestly — not to say professional — satisfaction.
The business was in need of people newly brought in to a project, he had a widowed mother to consider, and his lineage through Nathan, Lyon and Lazarus claimed priestly — not to say professional — satisfaction.
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The cab caught fire.
The cab became engulfed in flames.
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The CAN - get - away - with - murder calorie counter: This dieter is heavily overweight (by several stones), large in height as well as bulk.
The CAN - do bad things and not be punished calorie counter: This dieter is heavily overweight (by several stones), large in height as well as bulk.
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The cap is comparable with, while absolutely distinguishable from, the broken horn comb and other odds and ends — the disjunctive flotsam — of Crime and Punishment.
The cap is comparable with, while absolutely distinguishable from, the broken horn comb and other random items — the disjunctive flotsam — of Crime and Punishment.
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The capital backing the banks ’ assets was only $1.4~trillion last fall, leaving the US banking system some $400~billion in the hole, or close to zero even after the government and private - sector recapitalization of such banks.
The capital backing the banks ’ assets was only $1.4~trillion last fall, leaving the US banking system some $400~billion in debt, or close to zero even after the government and private - sector recapitalization of such banks.
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The cap, then, falls within an overall grand vision of chanciness and risk; Liputin's teeth are by no means the only things that hang by a thread.
The cap, then, falls within an overall grand vision of chanciness and risk; Liputin's teeth are by no means the only things that be in a highly precarious state.
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The cap, then, falls within an overall grand vision of chanciness and risk; Liputin's teeth are by no means the only things that hang by a thread.
The cap, then, falls within an overall grand vision of chanciness and risk; Liputin's teeth are by no means the only things that be in a precarious situation.
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The caravan had been a stroke of luck.
The caravan had been a instance of unexpected good luck.
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The card often has its own processor, typically on 80186 or 80188, and it can relieve the main CPU of some of the donkey work of controlling a hard disk.
The card often has its own processor, typically on 80186 or 80188, and it can relieve the main CPU of some of the hard, boring, routine work of controlling a hard disk.
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The case comes at an embarrassing time for the world's largest industrial company, which is already deep in the red and under attack for its bureaucratic management style.
The case comes at an embarrassing time for the world's largest industrial company, which is already deep in debt and under attack for its bureaucratic management style.
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The case of Operation Food Production launched in 1980 is such an example, where enormous state farms have been set up to solve the ‘ food problem’ once and for all.
The case of Operation Food Production launched in 1980 is such an example, where enormous state farms have been set up to solve the ‘ food problem’ conclusively.
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The case of R v Dayle outlined at (B) 2 shows that the offence is ‘ had with him’ and not ‘ picked up on the spur of the moment’.
The case of R v Dayle outlined at (B) 2 shows that the offence is ‘ had with him’ and not ‘ picked up on short notice.
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The cash it has taken from the likes of you and me has gone to cover its losses caused by firms going to the wall because of the recession.
The cash it has taken from the likes of you and me has gone to cover its losses caused by firms fail because of the recession.
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The catering staff are non - committal, and it seems very unlikely that they will be prepared to ‘ tell tales’ against either Chrissie or Fred.
The catering staff are non - committal, and it seems very unlikely that they will be prepared to ‘ make false claims against either Chrissie or Fred.
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The cat then breaks cover and makes a final uncovered dash along the length of the jetty.
The cat then disclose their real thoughts and intentions and makes a final uncovered dash along the length of the jetty.
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The cause of Republican Spain was, in the final analysis, the cause of all democratic, anti - fascist countries.
The cause of Republican Spain was, after considering all aspects, the cause of all democratic, anti - fascist countries.
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The cause of Republican Spain was , in the final analysis , the cause of all democratic , anti - fascist countries .
The cause of Republican Spain was , conclusively, the cause of all democratic , anti - fascist countries .
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The cause of the devastating fire at Duesseldorf airport is suspected to have been a rainwater pipe that had caught fire.
The cause of the devastating fire at Duesseldorf airport is suspected to have been a rainwater pipe that had became engulfed in flames.
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The cause of the devastating fire at Duesseldorf airport is suspected to have been a rainwater pipe that had caught fire .
The cause of the devastating fire at Duesseldorf airport is suspected to have been a rainwater pipe that had burned .
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The cause of their horror is a law being prepared behind the scenes by a parliamentary group, entitled ‘ Law on the Activities of Museums and Museum Organisations on the Territory of the Russian Federation’.
The cause of their horror is a law being prepared behind the scenery and stage area by a parliamentary group, entitled ‘ Law on the Activities of Museums and Museum Organisations on the Territory of the Russian Federation’.
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The cause of their horror is a law being prepared behind the scenes by a parliamentary group, entitled ‘ Law on the Activities of Museums and Museum Organisations on the Territory of the Russian Federation’.
The cause of their horror is a law being prepared secretly by a parliamentary group, entitled ‘ Law on the Activities of Museums and Museum Organisations on the Territory of the Russian Federation’.
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The CCBE has done a great deal behind the scenes to fend off some of the battier ideas emanating from the European Commission.
The CCBE has done a great deal behind the scenery and stage area to fend off some of the battier ideas emanating from the European Commission.
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The CCBE has done a great deal behind the scenes to fend off some of the battier ideas emanating from the European Commission.
The CCBE has done a great deal secretly to fend off some of the battier ideas emanating from the European Commission.
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The Centre for English Language Teaching continued to go from strength to strength, with increasing numbers in all its many programmes.
The Centre for English Language Teaching continued to get stronger, with increasing numbers in all its many programmes.
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The Chairman said, quite rightly, that that wasn't his responsibility, the old and honoured American tradition of passing the buck.
The Chairman said, quite rightly, that that wasn't his responsibility, the old and honoured American tradition of transfering responsibility onto another.
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The Chancellor often felt like a rare bird, he said, facing a barrage of flashbulbs every time he emerged from his Downing Street nest.
The Chancellor often felt like a unusual thing, he said, facing a barrage of flashbulbs every time he emerged from his Downing Street nest.
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The chance to be her own boss, to give free rein to her design flair, to stand up and reach out for the stars … finally that chance was hers.
The chance to be her own boss, to give absent of constraints to her design flair, to stand up and reach out for the stars … finally that chance was hers.
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The changes come after an 18-month review conducted by the chief fire officer, Mr Alf Thompson, and received all - party support at a committee meeting held behind closed doors.
The changes come after an 18-month review conducted by the chief fire officer, Mr Alf Thompson, and received all - party support at a committee meeting held in private.
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