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The truth is quite otherwise — adult smokers are simply ex - teenage smokers who haven't managed to kick the habit . )

The truth is quite otherwise — adult smokers are simply ex - teenage smokers who haven't managed to quit an addiction . )

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The truth is that, like the traditional denim jean, workwear will strike a chord with those who want a certain amount of style without the risk of being labelled a fashion fool.

The truth is that, like the traditional denim jean, workwear will elicit a significant reaction with those who want a certain amount of style without the risk of being labelled a fashion fool.

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The Turkish people are sitting tight, watching the skies and CNN.

The Turkish people are waiting patiently, watching the skies and CNN.

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The twins have already learned their scripts off by heart.

The twins have already learned their scripts off from unaided memory and in full detail.

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The two have never seen eye to eye apparently and although some papers called him a hothead, Horton insists he wasn't going to have a go at the ref, who was given a police escort back to the dressing rooms.

The two have never agreed apparently and although some papers called him a hothead, Horton insists he wasn't going to have a go at the ref, who was given a police escort back to the dressing rooms.

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The two have never seen eye to eye apparently and although some papers called him a hothead, Horton insists he wasn't going to have a go at the ref, who was given a police escort back to the dressing rooms.

The two have never had similar views apparently and although some papers called him a hothead, Horton insists he wasn't going to have a go at the ref, who was given a police escort back to the dressing rooms.

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The two hundred sheep jostled and complained and tried to jump the queue that stretched deep into an olive grove.

The two hundred sheep jostled and complained and tried to cut in line that stretched deep into an olive grove.

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The two hundred sheep jostled and complained and tried to jump the queue that stretched deep into an olive grove.

The two hundred sheep jostled and complained and tried to receive preferential treatment that stretched deep into an olive grove.

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The two men, the former a steadfast Tory, the latter a dedicated Whig, had crossed swords on several occasions.

The two men, the former a steadfast Tory, the latter a dedicated Whig, had quarrel on several occasions.

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The two of us threw caution to the winds and raced to the rescue.

The two of us doed things despite the risks and raced to the rescue.

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The tyre keeps spinning, the revs remain skyward as Doohan shifts up a gear with the rear end still well out of line.

The tyre keeps spinning, the revs remain skyward as Doohan shifts up a gear with the rear end still well disproportionately.

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The Ulster Branch recognise the situation — it only happens like this once in a blue moon — but finding an answer isn't easy.

The Ulster Branch recognise the situation — it only happens like this very rarely — but finding an answer isn't easy.

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‘ The ultimate driving machine’ the ads said, a claim that was to stand the test of time like few others, establishing principles of BMW motoring as true today as ever.

‘ The ultimate driving machine’ the ads said, a claim that was to last a long time like few others, establishing principles of BMW motoring as true today as ever.

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The uncertainty caused by this atmosphere put a damper on further developments of public transport in London, as those desiring to make improvements felt that the fruits of their endeavours would pass to others.

The uncertainty caused by this atmosphere have a dulling influence on further developments of public transport in London, as those desiring to make improvements felt that the fruits of their endeavours would pass to others.

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‘ The understanding of our history we achieved in preparing for the 70th anniversary of October is not something frozen and given once and for all.

‘ The understanding of our history we achieved in preparing for the 70th anniversary of October is not something frozen and given conclusively.

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The unfortunate Mr Henman concluded cautiously, ‘ If, in the final analysis, it turns out that the qualifications were deficient … ’ then it would be a matter of ‘ hindsight’.

The unfortunate Mr Henman concluded cautiously, ‘ If, after considering all aspects, it turns out that the qualifications were deficient … ’ then it would be a matter of ‘ hindsight’.

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The usual street - cars crawled past, citizens and soldiers clinging to the outside in a way to make Theodore ~ P .~ Shonts green with envy ....

The usual street - cars crawled past, citizens and soldiers clinging to the outside in a way to make Theodore ~ P .~ Shonts envious to the point where it is noticeable to others ....

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The value that eBay brings to the table is certain saftey of the experience, knowledge that most people selling stuff are really who they say they are, and so on.

The value that eBay contributes is certain saftey of the experience, knowledge that most people selling stuff are really who they say they are, and so on.

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The van ~ Rompuy Task ~ Force will submit its final report in October, but we can anticipate its conclusions in the light of the current system's major shortcomings.

The van ~ Rompuy Task ~ Force will submit its final report in October, but we can anticipate its conclusions in consideration of the current system's major shortcomings.

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The various departmental select committees looking at the estimates and the Public Accounts Committee looking at the accounts of what has been spent , can only scratch the surface .

The various departmental select committees looking at the estimates and the Public Accounts Committee looking at the accounts of what has been spent , can only deal with the matter in the most supervicial way .

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The vendor said, " By all means, be my guest.

The vendor said, " By all means, go for it.

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The very cavalier nature of such waste seems to cock a snook at the Presbyterianism that controls a large section of the community.

The very cavalier nature of such waste seems to perform a gesture of disrespect at the Presbyterianism that controls a large section of the community.

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The very idea of being ‘ off the record’ was nonsense, since the room was almost certainly wired, but George should still have stuck to protocol and said something polite like Oh yes, of course.

The very idea of being ‘ not for publication was nonsense, since the room was almost certainly wired, but George should still have stuck to protocol and said something polite like Oh yes, of course.

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The very last thing either community in Northern Ireland needs is Belfast City Hall writ large transferred to Stormont.

The very last thing either community in Northern Ireland needs is Belfast City Hall magnify transferred to Stormont.

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‘ The very thought of it makes me want to press the panic button, crawl under the bed and call for HRT,’ says one friend.

‘ The very thought of it makes me want to start to panic, crawl under the bed and call for HRT,’ says one friend.

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‘ The very thought of reaching 50 makes me want to press the panic button, crawl under the bed and call for HRT’

‘ The very thought of reaching 50 makes me want to start to panic, crawl under the bed and call for HRT’

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The vibrant ‘ Zoo Station’ kicked everything off and right from the word go it was going to be something special.

The vibrant ‘ Zoo Station’ kicked everything off and right from the outset it was going to be something special.

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The vibrant ‘ Zoo Station’ kicked everything off and right from the word go it was going to be something special.

The vibrant ‘ Zoo Station’ kicked everything off and right immediately upon starting it was going to be something special.

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The victims come from all walks of life, but members of ethnic minorities and the poor are most at risk.

The victims come from all occuption, role, social class, or lifestyle, but members of ethnic minorities and the poor are most at risk.

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The video features promo clips in addition to live, interview and behind - the - scenes footage.

The video features promo clips in addition to live, interview and behind the scenery and stage area footage.

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The video features promo clips in addition to live, interview and behind - the - scenes footage.

The video features promo clips in addition to live, interview and secretly footage.

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The view was taken that, without strategic intervention, the city's financially ‘ sick’ hospitals, as they have been described, would have gone to the wall.

The view was taken that, without strategic intervention, the city's financially ‘ sick’ hospitals, as they have been described, would have fail.

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The view we took was, in a nutshell, that the volatile nature of the South African political arena outweighed not only its magnificent facilities, but also the anti - apartheid emotional legacy of welcoming back the Springboks.

The view we took was, briefly stated, that the volatile nature of the South African political arena outweighed not only its magnificent facilities, but also the anti - apartheid emotional legacy of welcoming back the Springboks.

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The view we took was, in a nutshell, that the volatile nature of the South African political arena outweighed not only its magnificent facilities, but also the anti - apartheid emotional legacy of welcoming back the Springboks.

The view we took was, in summary, that the volatile nature of the South African political arena outweighed not only its magnificent facilities, but also the anti - apartheid emotional legacy of welcoming back the Springboks.

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The village of Bethesda, four miles from Bangor, has grown cheek - by - jowl with its slate quarry over two centuries.

The village of Bethesda, four miles from Bangor, has grown in very close physical proximity with its slate quarry over two centuries.

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THE village shop used by Norma Major and her son has gone to the wall — the latest victim of the recession.

THE village shop used by Norma Major and her son has fail — the latest victim of the recession.

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The villages of Oxfordshire have come under the microscope of the Women's Institute in the new Oxfordshire village book.

The villages of Oxfordshire have come under close scrutiny of the Women's Institute in the new Oxfordshire village book.

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The visit of George III to Thorndon in October 1778 gave a royal seal of approval to Petre's efforts.

The visit of George III to Thorndon in October 1778 gave a royal sanction to Petre's efforts.

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The visit to Jerusalem of Egypt's then - President Anwar ~ el - Sadat, and the ensuing Egypt - Israel breakthrough at Camp David, took place only after successful behind - the - scenes understandings.

The visit to Jerusalem of Egypt's then - President Anwar ~ el - Sadat, and the ensuing Egypt - Israel breakthrough at Camp David, took place only after successful behind the scenery and stage area understandings.

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The visit to Jerusalem of Egypt's then - President Anwar ~ el - Sadat, and the ensuing Egypt - Israel breakthrough at Camp David, took place only after successful behind - the - scenes understandings.

The visit to Jerusalem of Egypt's then - President Anwar ~ el - Sadat, and the ensuing Egypt - Israel breakthrough at Camp David, took place only after successful secretly understandings.

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The vital thing was not to lose face.

The vital thing was not to be humiliated.

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The voice of the media portrayed in Amalgamemnon is that of' afterthought'(21) which operates by' rearranging history past and present in the light of national self - esteem for political ends'(21).

The voice of the media portrayed in Amalgamemnon is that of' afterthought'(21) which operates by' rearranging history past and present in consideration of national self - esteem for political ends'(21).

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The walk was a bit up hill and down dale and it rather tired me out.

The walk was a bit everywhere and it rather tired me out.

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The walk was a bit up hill and down dale and it rather tired me out.

The walk was a bit here and there and it rather tired me out.

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The war took away the unfortunate necessity, as Unionists saw it, to play with fire in the national interest, but it did not materially alter their view of themselves.

The war took away the unfortunate necessity, as Unionists saw it, to be in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed in the national interest, but it did not materially alter their view of themselves.

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The Washington Post commented that " some politicians wonder, however, if Meciar's shift is a genuine retreat, or a tactical manoeuvre intended to buy time and lay blame for an eventual split on the Czechs ".

The Washington Post commented that " some politicians wonder, however, if Meciar's shift is a genuine retreat, or a tactical manoeuvre intended to cause a delay to achieve something else and lay blame for an eventual split on the Czechs ".

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The water cistern will be in the roof space or in a high cupboard and should be of an approved plastic construction, clean, strong and with the seal of approval of the National Water Council.

The water cistern will be in the roof space or in a high cupboard and should be of an approved plastic construction, clean, strong and with the sanction of the National Water Council.

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The Water Rail is a rare bird which usually makes its home near water.

The Water Rail is a unusual thing which usually makes its home near water.

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The waves are miles wide of the mark :

The waves are miles inaccurate :

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The way I see it, Mum knew all along she wasn't getting any better.

The way I see it, Mum knew for the entire time she wasn't getting any better.

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the way Jimmy goes, Jimmy goes understand why you always take the piss out of me for my voice

the way Jimmy goes, Jimmy goes understand why you always tease out of me for my voice

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The wealthy rub shoulders in the village centre with its quaint olde worlde shops comprising almost entirely estate agents.

The wealthy socialize in the village centre with its quaint olde worlde shops comprising almost entirely estate agents.

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The weather was so bad that we had to chip ice off the upper - deck almost round the clock.

The weather was so bad that we had to chip ice off the upper - deck almost nonstop.

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The wedding party was in full swing when she arrived back at the château.

The wedding party was proceeding fully when she arrived back at the château.

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The wedding party was in full swing when she arrived back at the château.

The wedding party was thoroughly begun and in progress when she arrived back at the château.

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The welfare state was described by its intellectual architect, Lord Beveridge, as a structure built to protect the individual “ from the cradle to the grave . ”

The welfare state was described by its intellectual architect, Lord Beveridge, as a structure built to protect the individual “ spanning an entire lifetime . ”

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The Welsh winds blew hot and cold during the National championships at the weekend taking competitors from 17 countries through hell and high water.

The Welsh winds behaved inconsistently during the National championships at the weekend taking competitors from 17 countries through hell and high water.

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The Welsh winds blew hot and cold during the National championships at the weekend taking competitors from 17 countries through hell and high water.

The Welsh winds vacillate during the National championships at the weekend taking competitors from 17 countries through hell and high water.

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The wheel came full circle last year when he suddenly became ill with a bewildering illness eventually diagnosed as amyloid of the kidneys.

The wheel completed a cycle of transition last year when he suddenly became ill with a bewildering illness eventually diagnosed as amyloid of the kidneys.

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The wheel had come full circle since the heady days of expansion after the Robbins Report in 1963.

The wheel had complete a cycle of transition since the heady days of expansion after the Robbins Report in 1963.

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The wheel has come full circle.

The wheel has complete a cycle of transition.

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The wheel of fortune has turned up trumps and offers you a handsome payola today.

The wheel of fortune has ended up being successful and offers you a handsome payola today.

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The White House, not surprisingly, pointed to its tax legislation stalemate with Congress and quickly passed the buck to the Federal Reserve.

The White House, not surprisingly, pointed to its tax legislation stalemate with Congress and quickly transfered responsibility onto another to the Federal Reserve.

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The whole affair is out of the question.

The whole affair is not remotely possible.

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‘ The whole family is over the moon with his improvements.

‘ The whole family is delighted with his improvements.

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The whole of the introduction was a solemnly tongue - in - cheek exposition of this notion, though Greg had the impression that later the joke rather ran out of steam (as the book very nearly did run out of authors to treat).

The whole of the introduction was a solemnly tongue - in - cheek exposition of this notion, though Greg had the impression that later the joke rather ran out of energy (as the book very nearly did run out of authors to treat).

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The whole purpose of a conference is about disagreeing with each other and then agreeing a statement as a compromise for whatever is reached at the end of the day.

The whole purpose of a conference is about disagreeing with each other and then agreeing a statement as a compromise for whatever is reached ultimately.

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The whole soccer team was on cloud nine after winning the championship.

The whole soccer team was blissful after winning the championship.

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The whole soccer team was on cloud nine after winning the championship.

The whole soccer team was in a state of elation after winning the championship.

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The whole soccer team was on cloud nine after winning the championship.

The whole soccer team was very happy after winning the championship.

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The whole stack is covered with a tough Nyflex carpet, which should wear well under pro road stress as long as you can convince your roadcrew to hoover it once in a while.

The whole stack is covered with a tough Nyflex carpet, which should wear well under pro road stress as long as you can convince your roadcrew to hoover it occasionally.

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The whole stack is covered with a tough Nyflex carpet , which should wear well under pro road stress as long as you can convince your roadcrew to hoover it once in a while .

The whole stack is covered with a tough Nyflex carpet , which should wear well under pro road stress as long as you can convince your roadcrew to hoover it occassionally .

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The whole stack is covered with a tough Nyflex carpet, which should wear well under pro road stress as long as you can convince your roadcrew to hoover it once in a while.

The whole stack is covered with a tough Nyflex carpet, which should wear well under pro road stress as long as you can convince your roadcrew to hoover it sometimes.

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‘ The whole thing caught fire and people in the street fell down, hit by pieces of the plane.’

‘ The whole thing became engulfed in flames and people in the street fell down, hit by pieces of the plane.’

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‘ The whole thing had come to a horrible head and a lot of hurt has been suffered by both of them throughout the summer.

‘ The whole thing had reach a point where something must be done about it and a lot of hurt has been suffered by both of them throughout the summer.

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‘ The whole thing had come to a horrible head and a lot of hurt has been suffered by both of them throughout the summer.

‘ The whole thing had reach a turning point and a lot of hurt has been suffered by both of them throughout the summer.

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The wines were all from excellent recent vintages, including the fine 1988 white burgundy and an Alsace wine, which perfectly complements foie gras with is light, grapey fragrance on the nose and multiple layers to flavour on the palate.

The wines were all from excellent recent vintages, including the fine 1988 white burgundy and an Alsace wine, which perfectly complements foie gras with is light, grapey fragrance exactly and multiple layers to flavour on the palate.

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The winger belongs to football's more flamboyant age, when players were given free rein on the field and the managers' instructions were nothing more than, ‘ Get out there and earn your ten bob.’

The winger belongs to football's more flamboyant age, when players were given absent of constraints on the field and the managers' instructions were nothing more than, ‘ Get out there and earn your ten bob.’

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The Wise Woman would do her homework because Mother Francis was on the warpath.

The Wise Woman would do her homework because Mother Francis was very angry.

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THE wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde always seem to stand the test of time.

THE wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde always seem to last a long time.

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The woman laid before her a pot of coffee, a jug of orange juice and a dish of piping hot rolls and croissants.

The woman laid before her a pot of coffee, a jug of orange juice and a dish of very hot rolls and croissants.

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The woman pulled a face.

The woman made a facial expression that shows dislike.

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The woman's eyes widened as she took it, but at the first taste she thrust it at Juliet, pulling a face.

The woman's eyes widened as she took it, but at the first taste she thrust it at Juliet, making a facial expression that shows dislike.

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The women are also warned by the men that if they, the women, should set eyes on the masks of the ceremony, the men would manhandle, rape, and disfigure them.

The women are also warned by the men that if they, the women, should see the masks of the ceremony, the men would manhandle, rape, and disfigure them.

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The women's officer commented: ‘ It looks as though men have thrown in the towel!’

The women's officer commented: ‘ It looks as though men have gave up

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The women's officer commented: ‘ It looks as though men have thrown in the towel!’

The women's officer commented: ‘ It looks as though men have quited

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The word presupposes a subject and an object and, in this day and age, a human object.

The word presupposes a subject and an object and, in the current era of history, a human object.

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The word' street' is' used as a metaphor for what is aberrant and fearful in the light of social norms . '

The word' street' is' used as a metaphor for what is aberrant and fearful in consideration of social norms . '

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The words were spoken with a provocative, sidelong glance and Melissa was sure that, just for the hell of it, he was trying to trick her into questioning him over his relationship with Rose.

The words were spoken with a provocative, sidelong glance and Melissa was sure that, just for no particular reason, he was trying to trick her into questioning him over his relationship with Rose.

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The work at present obtained in Edinburgh was only by dint of " great energy and hard work by the employers ".

The work at present obtained in Edinburgh was only by the force of " great energy and hard work by the employers ".

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The workers eat almost nothing but dead wood.

The workers eat almost nothing but personnel no longer contributing.

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The working class in capitalist societies has enjoyed, in the long term, a rise in the standard of living, and labour movements have won enough welfare concessions to ease the lot of many of the poor.

The working class in capitalist societies has enjoyed, eventually, a rise in the standard of living, and labour movements have won enough welfare concessions to ease the lot of many of the poor.

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The working class in capitalist societies has enjoyed, in the long term, a rise in the standard of living, and labour movements have won enough welfare concessions to ease the lot of many of the poor.

The working class in capitalist societies has enjoyed, over a long period of time, a rise in the standard of living, and labour movements have won enough welfare concessions to ease the lot of many of the poor.

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The working week began every Monday, rain or shine.

The working week began every Monday, regardless of what the circumstances are.

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The work of the development group as well as the series of scandals in residential care since the report's publication continued to ensure that the report was not consigned to gather dust.

The work of the development group as well as the series of scandals in residential care since the report's publication continued to ensure that the report was not consigned to remain unused for a long period of time.

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‘ The worry is probably what else you could object to, in the long - term drug therapy, for instance,’ says Simon Hebditch of MIND.

‘ The worry is probably what else you could object to, eventually drug therapy, for instance,’ says Simon Hebditch of MIND.

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‘ The worry is probably what else you could object to, in the long - term drug therapy, for instance,’ says Simon Hebditch of MIND.

‘ The worry is probably what else you could object to, over a long period of time drug therapy, for instance,’ says Simon Hebditch of MIND.

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The writer takes modest satisfaction that his comments in Action Stations 7, the Scottish airfields volume, about the lack of a memorial struck a chord with a survivor of Freshman.

The writer takes modest satisfaction that his comments in Action Stations 7, the Scottish airfields volume, about the lack of a memorial elicited a significant reaction with a survivor of Freshman.

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‘ They all think the world of her too.

‘ They all have a strong affection for her too.

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‘ They all think the world of her too.

‘ They all have a very high opinion of her too.

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