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The spores do germinate, go through a few perfunctory cell divisions, then give up the ghost.

The spores do germinate, go through a few perfunctory cell divisions, then die.

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The stadium was packed beyond capacity; in every nook and cranny people crammed together, standing four deep on the walkways and filling the steps between the seats.

The stadium was packed beyond capacity; in every small place people crammed together, standing four deep on the walkways and filling the steps between the seats.

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The start was delayed by over half an hour because one of the health visitors had been busy through the day, and things went downhill from there.

The start was delayed by over half an hour because one of the health visitors had been busy through the day, and things worsen from there.

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The state now provided something of a protective safety net from the cradle to the grave.

The state now provided something of a protective safety net spanning an entire lifetime.

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The steady growth of the grip of family members on so many walks of life had a stifling effect on initiative, which had hardly been encouraged before 1965.

The steady growth of the grip of family members on so many occuption, role, social class, or lifestyle had a stifling effect on initiative, which had hardly been encouraged before 1965.

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The sterling/ Deutschmark rate would seem to have been particularly out of kilter when account is taken of the rise in Britain's unit costs against those of Germany.

The sterling/ Deutschmark rate would seem to have been particularly askew when account is taken of the rise in Britain's unit costs against those of Germany.

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The sterling/ Deutschmark rate would seem to have been particularly out of kilter when account is taken of the rise in Britain's unit costs against those of Germany.

The sterling/ Deutschmark rate would seem to have been particularly out of order when account is taken of the rise in Britain's unit costs against those of Germany.

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The stick he was holding caught fire and he held it as it flared up, watching the flames draw near his hand, feeling the heat on the skin, then the pain.

The stick he was holding became engulfed in flames and he held it as it flared up, watching the flames draw near his hand, feeling the heat on the skin, then the pain.

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The stomach cramps had been coming back, off and on, all day, but so far she had been able to keep them under control.

The stomach cramps had been coming back, intermittently, all day, but so far she had been able to keep them under control.

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The story of how ministers did so provides the first substantial evidence about how John Major's government is functioning behind closed doors.

The story of how ministers did so provides the first substantial evidence about how John Major's government is functioning in private.

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The story of how ministers did so provides the first substantial evidence about how John Major's government is functioning behind closed doors.

The story of how ministers did so provides the first substantial evidence about how John Major's government is functioning secretly.

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The Stranglers started going downhill when they took to releasing piss - poor cover versions as singles.

The Stranglers started worsen when they took to releasing piss - poor cover versions as singles.

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The strength of the opposition is an unknown quantity, but in last week's game against Yorkshire, who won only by seven runs, Stellenbosch had the Hampshire captain, Mark Nicholas guesting for them.

The strength of the opposition is an person whose nature is a mystery, but in last week's game against Yorkshire, who won only by seven runs, Stellenbosch had the Hampshire captain, Mark Nicholas guesting for them.

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The strict rules of disposing of redundant vehicles by public tender was forgotten for the rest of the stock, dismantled very much behind closed doors at Derby Works.

The strict rules of disposing of redundant vehicles by public tender was forgotten for the rest of the stock, dismantled very much in private at Derby Works.

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The strict rules of disposing of redundant vehicles by public tender was forgotten for the rest of the stock, dismantled very much behind closed doors at Derby Works.

The strict rules of disposing of redundant vehicles by public tender was forgotten for the rest of the stock, dismantled very much secretly at Derby Works.

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The strict rules of disposing of redundant vehicles by public tender was forgotten for the rest of the stock, dismantled very much behind closed doors at Derby Works.

The strict rules of disposing of redundant vehicles by public tender was forgotten for the rest of the stock, dismantled very much without an audience watching at Derby Works.

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The strikes were sparked off by the rank and file, most were unofficial, and often they were resisted at the outset by national trade union leaderships.

The strikes were sparked off by the ordinary members, most were unofficial, and often they were resisted at the outset by national trade union leaderships.

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The struggle to explore the inner space of their materials has driven sculptors to dig deep .

The struggle to explore the inner space of their materials has driven sculptors to make an effort with every resource .

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The students were told to learn the poem by ~ heart.

The students were told to learn the poem from unaided memory and in full detail.

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The Student Union is the first port of call for most new students when looking for a cheap night out.

The Student Union is the first source of help for most new students when looking for a cheap night out.

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The stunts became more daring and, in one episode, Crawford found himself literally playing with fire, when what looked like fireworks were attached to the back of his jacket and suddenly had to start exploding.

The stunts became more daring and, in one episode, Crawford found himself literally being in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, when what looked like fireworks were attached to the back of his jacket and suddenly had to start exploding.

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the subordinate 's ability and experience must be borne in mind when allocating tasks and responsibilities , since it is highly damaging to allocate tasks beyond a subordinate 's capabilities ; and

the subordinate 's ability and experience must be considered when allocating tasks and responsibilities , since it is highly damaging to allocate tasks beyond a subordinate 's capabilities ; and

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The success of a sports team or personality often relies on the hard work of those unseen figures behind the scenes — the manager and the coach.

The success of a sports team or personality often relies on the hard work of those unseen figures behind the scenery and stage area — the manager and the coach.

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The success of a sports team or personality often relies on the hard work of those unseen figures behind the scenes — the manager and the coach.

The success of a sports team or personality often relies on the hard work of those unseen figures secretly — the manager and the coach.

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The sudden descent into abuse took McLeish by surprise and he realized he must have shown it, because the girl literally got a grip on herself, folding her arms and hunching over the table.

The sudden descent into abuse took McLeish by surprise and he realized he must have shown it, because the girl literally was reasonable on herself, folding her arms and hunching over the table.

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The sufferer himself may be worried that he is ‘ hearing things which aren't there’.

The sufferer himself may be worried that he is ‘ imagining sounds that are not actually real which aren't there’.

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The suitcases I would check in at the left - luggage office at Paddington station, the bag could come with me to Rome, and Jane could inherit all my bits and bobs.

The suitcases I would check in at the left - luggage office at Paddington station, the bag could come with me to Rome, and Jane could inherit all my random assortment of things.

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The suitcases I would check in at the left - luggage office at Paddington station, the bag could come with me to Rome, and Jane could inherit all my bits and bobs.

The suitcases I would check in at the left - luggage office at Paddington station, the bag could come with me to Rome, and Jane could inherit all my small remaining pieces and items.

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The sun made it warm enough to sit outside and, although swimming in the pool was out of the question so early in the year, Jenna managed to get an even golden tan.

The sun made it warm enough to sit outside and, although swimming in the pool was not remotely possible so early in the year, Jenna managed to get an even golden tan.

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The sun was shining at the Manor Ground … but Oxford finished under a cloud … the silver lining was the form of some of the young players especially Matthew Keble who was making his debut …

The sun was shining at the Manor Ground … but Oxford finished under suspicion … the silver lining was the form of some of the young players especially Matthew Keble who was making his debut …

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The survey, which had been scheduled for the summer, has started two months early and is expected to bear fruit by mid - June.

The survey, which had been scheduled for the summer, has started two months early and is expected to achieve benefit by mid - June.

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The survivors must have tried to live out their lives by hook or by crook, descending into despair and lunacy, their offspring — if any — mutating into warp - monkeys.

The survivors must have tried to live out their lives by any means possible, descending into despair and lunacy, their offspring — if any — mutating into warp - monkeys.

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The survivors must have tried to live out their lives by hook or by crook, descending into despair and lunacy, their offspring — if any — mutating into warp - monkeys.

The survivors must have tried to live out their lives one way or another, descending into despair and lunacy, their offspring — if any — mutating into warp - monkeys.

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The Swiss player also got his marching orders and team - mate Raphael Comisetti went two minutes later for a lunge at Darren Salton.

The Swiss player also got his instructions for action and team - mate Raphael Comisetti went two minutes later for a lunge at Darren Salton.

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The symbol " X " usually stands for an unknown quantity in mathematics.

The symbol " X " usually stands for an person whose nature is a mystery in mathematics.

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The symmetry of his body and the smoothness of his movements were thrown out of balance by the slight bulge that heaved one shoulder out of line with its fellow.

The symmetry of his body and the smoothness of his movements were thrown out of balance by the slight bulge that heaved one shoulder disproportionately with its fellow.

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The Symphony may reveal an individual approach to instrumentation, but the melodic writing remains four - square, and some of the movements seem to run out of steam before the material has been fully explored.

The Symphony may reveal an individual approach to instrumentation, but the melodic writing remains four - square, and some of the movements seem to run out of energy before the material has been fully explored.

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The system of direct democracy made the Soviet immediately responsive to the mood of rank - and - file workers.

The system of direct democracy made the Soviet immediately responsive to the mood of ordinary members workers.

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The system of utilisation, that is, might be reformed, with a view to improving the welfare of the animals being utilised.

The system of utilisation, that is, might be reformed, with the intention to improving the welfare of the animals being utilised.

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The talks came to grief after the separatists insisted that the government , or perhaps the ruling Socialist party , should publicly acknowledge that its representatives had agreed to negotiate with ETA on the Basque country 's political future .

The talks met with disaster after the separatists insisted that the government , or perhaps the ruling Socialist party , should publicly acknowledge that its representatives had agreed to negotiate with ETA on the Basque country 's political future .

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The Tan Hill Inn is the highest public house in England and for my money just about the loneliest.

The Tan Hill Inn is the highest public house in England and as i see it just about the loneliest.

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The Taranaki coach, Ian Snook, accepts that it is a hard task trying to keep Bedford afloat but, sink or swim, he will be grateful for any signs of improvement.

The Taranaki coach, Ian Snook, accepts that it is a hard task trying to keep Bedford afloat but, fail or succeed in his own effort, he will be grateful for any signs of improvement.

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The Tauregs know every nook and cranny in the Hoggars, and proved excellent guides, but every ride was a bumpy one, and by the end of the day I had more need of the masseurs than the runners did!’

The Tauregs know every small place in the Hoggars, and proved excellent guides, but every ride was a bumpy one, and by the end of the day I had more need of the masseurs than the runners did!’

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The tax requirements of all parties need to be considered with a view to establishing the best method of effecting the buy - out.

The tax requirements of all parties need to be considered with the intention to establishing the best method of effecting the buy - out.

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The teacher said we had to learn all these expressions by ~ heart.

The teacher said we had to learn all these expressions from unaided memory and in full detail.

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The technically accomplished buggers are two a penny in any period.

The technically accomplished buggers are very common in any period.

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The Templars were crushed but some of them remained as a secret coven and I have crossed swords with them over the years.

The Templars were crushed but some of them remained as a secret coven and I have quarrel with them over the years.

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The temptation is always to deny this rather than confront it, to revert to plans on paper, stick with the safe rather than the exciting even if, at the end of the day with this route, little is achieved.

The temptation is always to deny this rather than confront it, to revert to plans on paper, stick with the safe rather than the exciting even if, ultimately with this route, little is achieved.

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The temptation of the mediator is to be lazy, and this is where the mediator and Jesus part company.

The temptation of the mediator is to be lazy, and this is where the mediator and Jesus go separate ways.

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The tenants take liberties with the messengers because they know that the owner is far away.

The tenants treat things freely without strict faithfulness to the facts with the messengers because they know that the owner is far away.

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The tendency for carnivores to get progressively ‘ better’ would soon run out of steam, as do human arms races (for reasons of economic cost which we shall come to), were it not for the parallel tendency in the prey.

The tendency for carnivores to get progressively ‘ better’ would soon run out of energy, as do human arms races (for reasons of economic cost which we shall come to), were it not for the parallel tendency in the prey.

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The tension's there and it comes out in bits and bobs, either on one of the girls or one of the staff.

The tension's there and it comes out in random assortment of things, either on one of the girls or one of the staff.

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The tension's there and it comes out in bits and bobs, either on one of the girls or one of the staff.

The tension's there and it comes out in small remaining pieces and items, either on one of the girls or one of the staff.

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The term could also be used to describe the gap between the practice of solving problems, and the somewhat academic exercise of systems thinking, where ideas can be generated about desirable changes that, in light of subsequent investigation, cannot be realised fully in the real-world.

The term could also be used to describe the gap between the practice of solving problems, and the somewhat academic exercise of systems thinking, where ideas can be generated about desirable changes that, considering subsequent investigation, cannot be realised fully in the real-world.

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The term could also be used to describe the gap between the practice of solving problems, and the somewhat academic exercise of systems thinking, where ideas can be generated about desirable changes that, in light of subsequent investigation, cannot be realised fully in the real-world.

The term could also be used to describe the gap between the practice of solving problems, and the somewhat academic exercise of systems thinking, where ideas can be generated about desirable changes that, given subsequent investigation, cannot be realised fully in the real-world.

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The terrorists dumped the Ford Transit van with its deadly cargo on double yellow lines off Tottenham Court Road, just 100 yards from the Dominion Theatre where a performance was in full - swing.

The terrorists dumped the Ford Transit van with its deadly cargo on double yellow lines off Tottenham Court Road, just 100 yards from the Dominion Theatre where a performance was proceeding fully.

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The terrorists dumped the Ford Transit van with its deadly cargo on double yellow lines off Tottenham Court Road, just 100 yards from the Dominion Theatre where a performance was in full - swing.

The terrorists dumped the Ford Transit van with its deadly cargo on double yellow lines off Tottenham Court Road, just 100 yards from the Dominion Theatre where a performance was thoroughly begun and in progress.

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The terror of leaving the tot you have cared for round the clock in the hands of a virtual stranger can be more daunting than the birth itself.

The terror of leaving the tot you have cared for nonstop in the hands of a virtual stranger can be more daunting than the birth itself.

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The terror suspects were tailed around the clock by surveillance teams of about a dozen officers each.

The terror suspects were tailed all the time by surveillance teams of about a dozen officers each.

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The terror suspects were tailed around the clock by surveillance teams of about a dozen officers each.

The terror suspects were tailed constantly by surveillance teams of about a dozen officers each.

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' The … the stuff that causes the heat in chillis' and I smile, because I just know from the way he phrased that that he knows the technical term but doesn't want to appear too smart - alec' isn't soluble in water, but it is soluble in fat.

' The … the stuff that causes the heat in chillis' and I smile, because I just know from the way he phrased that that he knows the technical term but doesn't want to appear too a person who is irritating because they behaves as if they know everything' isn't soluble in water, but it is soluble in fat.

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The thing was on the blink again.

The thing was malfunctioning again.

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The think - tank will have florists rubbing shoulders with the chief of Apple Computers.

The think - tank will have florists socializing with the chief of Apple Computers.

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The third earl designed this house himself with a view to it being lived in by his eldest son and subsequent heirs.

The third earl designed this house himself with the intention to it being lived in by his eldest son and subsequent heirs.

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The third to fall by the wayside was Lake District Mountain Rescue member and TA Lieutenant Brendan Conlon , 31, who collapsed halfway up carrying his first load of supplies.

The third to fail to be completed was Lake District Mountain Rescue member and TA Lieutenant Brendan Conlon , 31, who collapsed halfway up carrying his first load of supplies.

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The thought made her feel slightly better, but she still found herself tentatively letting herself in, relieved in a way that André was a bit under the weather.

The thought made her feel slightly better, but she still found herself tentatively letting herself in, relieved in a way that André was a bit somewhat ill.

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The thought of someone boldly (or foolishly?) risking life and limb for his cause cannot fail to capture the imagination, though the effect is sadly marred in places by over - reacting and extreme sentimentality.

The thought of someone boldly (or foolishly?) risking existence and all bodily faculties for his cause cannot fail to capture the imagination, though the effect is sadly marred in places by over - reacting and extreme sentimentality.

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The Threarah would no doubt have risen to the occasion perfectly.

The Threarah would no doubt have performed well in response to a special situation perfectly.

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The threat had hung like a sword over his head for years and he wanted to confront it once and for all.

The threat had hung like a sword over his head for years and he wanted to confront it conclusively.

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The three may be labelled, respectively, ‘ back to the drawing board’, ‘ orderly timing - cycle’, and ‘ cellular uniformity’.

The three may be labelled, respectively, ‘ back to the beginning following an unsuccessful attempt, ‘ orderly timing - cycle’, and ‘ cellular uniformity’.

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The three stages of the exercise are: examination of personal values of the participants; evaluation of existing services in the light of values expressed; and a focus on ways of changing services so that carers can have access to ‘ valued lifestyles for themselves, as well as for the people they care for ’.

The three stages of the exercise are: examination of personal values of the participants; evaluation of existing services considering values expressed; and a focus on ways of changing services so that carers can have access to ‘ valued lifestyles for themselves, as well as for the people they care for ’.

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The three stages of the exercise are: examination of personal values of the participants; evaluation of existing services in the light of values expressed; and a focus on ways of changing services so that carers can have access to ‘ valued lifestyles for themselves, as well as for the people they care for ’.

The three stages of the exercise are: examination of personal values of the participants; evaluation of existing services given values expressed; and a focus on ways of changing services so that carers can have access to ‘ valued lifestyles for themselves, as well as for the people they care for ’.

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The time has come for the party to choose and, in the final analysis, it has two coherent policies to choose from.

The time has come for the party to choose and, after considering all aspects, it has two coherent policies to choose from.

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‘ The title is out of the question, it's a hopeless cause, and it's too late into the season for any new player to make a difference.

‘ The title is not remotely possible, it's a hopeless cause, and it's too late into the season for any new player to make a difference.

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The, to add insult to injury, it started raining heavily.

The, to further a loss with mockery, it started raining heavily.

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The Tories looked as if they had run out of steam and needed to rethink their priorities away from the cares of office.

The Tories looked as if they had run out of energy and needed to rethink their priorities away from the cares of office.

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THE TORY hierarchy was urged by the rank - and - file yesterday to' get off its butt' and give more practical support to constituency activists in the run - up to the next general election.

THE TORY hierarchy was urged by the ordinary members yesterday to' get off its butt' and give more practical support to constituency activists in the run - up to the next general election.

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The tournaments are very popular events and the organisation behind the scenes is always excellent.

The tournaments are very popular events and the organisation behind the scenery and stage area is always excellent.

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The tournaments are very popular events and the organisation behind the scenes is always excellent.

The tournaments are very popular events and the organisation secretly is always excellent.

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The trade balance, after oscillating between surplus and deficit in the 1970s, has stuck obstinately in the red since 1981.

The trade balance, after oscillating between surplus and deficit in the 1970s, has stuck obstinately in debt since 1981.

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The trades unionist suspects that in competitive capitalism the weak go to the wall.

The trades unionist suspects that in competitive capitalism the weak fail.

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The traditional ceremony by which candidates must stand and face the music as the returning officer reads out the results presents the moment of truth for all to see.

The traditional ceremony by which candidates must stand and face the music as the returning officer reads out the results presents the time when a test determines whether things will succeed for all to see.

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The trap worked like a charm.

The trap was very effective.

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The travellers say they won't be moving on for a few days and tonight, the festival still appears to be in full swing . Local people are angry after finding drug - taking equipment dumped in gardens, and sheep savaged to death at a local farm.

The travellers say they won't be moving on for a few days and tonight, the festival still appears to be proceeding fully . Local people are angry after finding drug - taking equipment dumped in gardens, and sheep savaged to death at a local farm.

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The travellers say they won't be moving on for a few days and tonight, the festival still appears to be in full swing . Local people are angry after finding drug - taking equipment dumped in gardens, and sheep savaged to death at a local farm.

The travellers say they won't be moving on for a few days and tonight, the festival still appears to be thoroughly begun and in progress . Local people are angry after finding drug - taking equipment dumped in gardens, and sheep savaged to death at a local farm.

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The Treasury was under a cloud from 1940 to 1943.

The Treasury was under suspicion from 1940 to 1943.

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The Treasury, where two ministers were election casualties, receives an infusion of new blood.

The Treasury, where two ministers were election casualties, receives an infusion of new members.

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The Treasury, where two ministers were election casualties, receives an infusion of new blood.

The Treasury, where two ministers were election casualties, receives an infusion of people newly brought in to a project.

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The tree had been another meeting place of their childhood, and she knew the flaky bark and cracked pavement by heart.

The tree had been another meeting place of their childhood, and she knew the flaky bark and cracked pavement from unaided memory and in full detail.

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‘ The tree was destroyed before it could bear fruit!’ shouted Surere, gripping the edge of the table and half rising from his seat.

‘ The tree was destroyed before it could achieve benefit shouted Surere, gripping the edge of the table and half rising from his seat.

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The trespassers on the scene, the true - blue pirates, were unfortunately the uniformed Israeli commandos acting in my name.

The trespassers on the scene, the extremely loyal pirates, were unfortunately the uniformed Israeli commandos acting in my name.

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The trial judge found that it was not foreseeable that fuel oil on water would catch fire but there was some foreseeable damage in the fouling.

The trial judge found that it was not foreseeable that fuel oil on water would become engulfed in flames but there was some foreseeable damage in the fouling.

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The trial of these charges was subsequently fixed for June 1992, with an estimated duration of nine weeks, and in the light of the advice already given by this Board in relation to the appeal, it is now in progress.

The trial of these charges was subsequently fixed for June 1992, with an estimated duration of nine weeks, and in consideration of the advice already given by this Board in relation to the appeal, it is now in progress.

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The troubled conscience , the tortured mind , compelling one to come to terms with life , made one impatient of the mere accumulation of facts .

The troubled conscience , the tortured mind , compelling one to come to accept life , made one impatient of the mere accumulation of facts .

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The trouble is that the reform - minded Communists are still in bed with barely reformed Stalinists.

The trouble is that the reform - minded Communists are still having sex with barely reformed Stalinists.

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The trouble is, we don't see eye to eye, or, more correctly, our minds move in different channels.

The trouble is, we don't agree, or, more correctly, our minds move in different channels.

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The trouble is, we don't see eye to eye, or, more correctly, our minds move in different channels.

The trouble is, we don't have similar views, or, more correctly, our minds move in different channels.

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The trouble with this service in a nutshell.

The trouble with this service briefly stated.

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The trouble with this service in a nutshell.

The trouble with this service in summary.

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The true blue aquatic iris.

The extremely loyal aquatic iris.

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