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[ "He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams first overall in the 2010 NFL Draft .", "He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the first overall pick in the 2010 National Football League ( NFL ) Draft ." ]
[ "He supported annexation by the United States and after annexation in 1845 , he became a U.S. Senator and finally a governor of Texas in 1859 , whereby Houston became the only person to have become the governor of two different U.S. states through direct , popular election , as well as the only state governor to ha...
[ "Samuel `` Sam '' Houston ( March 2 , 1793July 26 , 1863 ) was an American politician and soldier , best known for his role in bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state .", "Samuel `` Sam '' Houston ( March 2 , 1793 -- July 26 , 1863 ) was an American statesman , politician , and soldier . He i...
[ "He is best known for his roles as Captain Hans Geering in '' ` Allo ` Allo ! '' and as Ted Liversidge in `` Barbara '' .", "He was best known for his roles as Captain Hans Geering in '' ` Allo ` Allo '' and as Ted Liversidge in `` Barbara '' ." ]
[ "He was admitted to a hospice on 13 June 2014 and died early the next morning aged 70 after a long battle with cancer .", "He was admitted to a hospice on 13 June 2014 . He died early the next morning , aged 70 ." ]
[ "Roger Michael Kelly , known by the stage name Sam Kelly ; ( 19 December 1943 -- 14 June 2014 ) was an English actor who appeared in film , television , radio and theatre .", "Samuel Kelly ( born Roger Michael Kelly ) ( 19 December 1943 -- 14 June 2014 ) was an English actor . He appeared in movies , television ,...
[ "Samuel `` Sam '' Lacey ( March 8 , 1948 -- March 14 , 2014 ) was an American basketball player .", "Samuel `` Sam '' Lacey ( March 8 , 1948 -- March 14 , 2014 ) was an American professional basketball player ." ]
[ "Lacey died in his home in Kansas City , Missouri on March 14 , 2014 , at the age of 66 .", "Lacey died from natural causes on March 14 , 2014 in Kansas City , Missouri , aged 66 ." ]
[ "Samuel Leo LoPresti ( January 30 , 1917 -- December 11 , 1984 ) was an American ice hockey goaltender .", "Samuel Leo LoPresti ( January 30 , 1917 -- December 11 , 1984 ) was an American professional ice hockey goaltender ." ]
[ "He made NHL history on March 4 in a game against the Boston Bruins .", "He made NHL history on March 4 during a game against the Boston Bruins ." ]
[ "The ship was torpedoed and sunk during an Atlantic crossing in February 1943 . Listed as missing in action , LoPresti was thought to be the first casualty among American professional athletes in the conflict .", "When the ship was torpedoed and sunk during an Atlantic crossing in February 1943 , LoPresti was lis...
[ "LoPresti was credited with saving the men 's lives by catching the only real food they had during their entire ordeal after noticing dolphins swimming around their boat on one occasion .", "LoPresti was credited with having saved the men 's lives after he caught the only real food they had during their entire or...
[ "They hauled it into the boat , drank its blood , and cooked the meat in a metal bucket with rags and kerosene .", "They then drank its blood and cooked the meat in a metal bucket with rags and kerosene ." ]
[ "As a manager , he led the Minnesota Twins to their first American League championship in .", "As a manager , he led the Minnesota Twins to their first American League championship in 1965 ." ]
[ "He also produced the latest M. Night Shyamalan films `` The Happening '' and `` The Last Airbender '' .", "He also produced the latest M. Night Shyamalan movies `` The Happening '' and `` The Last Airbender '' ." ]
[ "Sam Mercer is a producer of many Hollywood films , including several projects directed by M. Night Shyamalan such as `` Signs '' , `` Lady in the Water '' and `` Unbreakable '' , as well as other films like `` Van Helsing '' and `` Things We Lost in the Fire '' .", "Sam Mercer is a movie producer of many Hollywo...
[ "Samuel Daniel `` Shafiishuna '' Nujoma ( ; born 12 May 1929 ) is a Namibian revolutionary , anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first President of Namibia from 1990 to 2005 .", "Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna `` Sam '' Nujoma ( ; born 12 May 1929 ) is a Namibian politician . He was the first Pres...
[ "Some of his films , including `` Straw Dogs '' ( 1971 ) , `` Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid '' ( 1973 ) and `` Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia '' ( 1974 ) , remain controversial .", "He also directed `` Straw Dogs '' ( 1971 ) , `` Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid '' ( 1973 ) and `` Bring Me the Head of Alfredo G...
[ "David Samuel `` Sam '' Peckinpah ( ; February 21 , 1925 -- December 28 , 1984 ) was an American film director and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic `` The Wild Bunch '' ( 1969 ) .", "David Samuel `` Sam '' Peckinpah ( February 21 , 1925 -- December 28 , 1984 ) was an ...
[ "He was the founder of both Sun Studio and Sun Records in Memphis , Tennessee .", "He was the founder of both Sun Studios and Sun Records in Memphis , Tennessee ." ]
[ "Samuel Cornelius Phillips ( January 5 , 1923 -- July 30 , 2003 ) , better known as Sam Phillips , was an American musician , businessman , record executive , music producer , and disc-jockey , who played an important role in the emergence and development of rock and roll and rockabilly as the major form of popular...
[ "The height of his success culminated in his launching of Elvis Presley 's career in 1954 .", "He was most successful in the launching of Elvis Presley 's career in 1954 ." ]
[ "Raimi has been married since 1993 to Gillian Dania Greene , daughter of actor Lorne Greene .", "Raimi has been married to Gillian Dania Greene since 1993 ." ]
[ "Born Samuel Shepard Rogers III in Fort Sheridan , Illinois , he worked on a ranch as a teenager .", "Born Samuel Shepard Rogers IV in Fort Sheridan , Illinois , he worked on a ranch as a teenager ." ]
[ "His mother , Jane Elaine ( née Schook ) , was a teacher and a native of Chicago , Illinois .", "His mother , Jane Elaine ( née Schook ) , was a teacher and from Chicago , Illinois ." ]
[ "He is the author of several books of short stories , essays , and memoirs , and received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for his play `` Buried Child '' .", "He is the author of several books . He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for his play `` Buried Child '' ." ]
[ "In late 2012 , Simon was diagnosed with terminal colorectal cancer which later metastasized to his other organs , including his liver and kidneys .", "In late 2012 , Simon was diagnosed with terminal colorectal cancer which later metastasized in his other organs , including his liver and kidneys ." ]
[ "Simon died in his Los Angeles home from complications from the disease on March 8 , 2015 , aged 59 .", "Simon died in his Los Angeles home from complications from the disease on March 8 , 2015 ." ]
[ "Samuel Frederick `` Sam '' Smith ( born 19 May 1992 ) is an English singer and songwriter .", "Samuel Frederick `` Sam '' Smith ( born May 19 , 1992 ) is a British singer-songwriter ." ]
[ "Sam Viviano ( born March 13 , 1953 in Detroit , Michigan ) is an American caricature artist and art director .", "Sam Viviano ( born March 13 , 1953 ) is an American caricature artist and art director ." ]
[ "Samuel Atkinson `` Sam '' Waterston ( born November 15 , 1940 ) is an American actor , producer and director .", "Samuel Atkinson `` Sam '' Waterston ( born November 15 , 1940 ) is an American actor , producer , and director ." ]
[ "In `` The Holy Kabbalah '' ( Arthur Edward Waite , 255 ) , Samael is described as the `` wrath of God '' , and is listed as fifth of the archangels of the world of Briah .", "In `` The Holy Kabbalah '' ( Arthur Edward Waite , 255 ) , Samael is described as the `` severity of God '' , and is listed as fifth of th...
[ "Saman Faezi ( , born 23 August 1991 in Tehran ) is an Iranian volleyball player who plays as a middle blocker for the Iranian national team .", "Saman Faezi ( born August 23 , 1991 in Tehran ) is an Iranian volleyball player ." ]
[ "Samantha Jane Barks ( born 2 October 1990 ) is a Manx actress and singer who has performed on stage and screen as well as television . She rose to fame after coming third in the BBC talent show -- themed television series `` I 'd Do Anything '' in 2008 .", "Samantha Jane Barks ( born 2 October 1990 ) is a Manx s...
[ "Samantha Karen `` Sam '' Fox ( born 15 April 1966 ) is an English dance-pop singer , songwriter , actress , and former glamour model .", "Samantha Karen Fox ( born 15 April 1966 ) is a British singer , actress and former glamour model ." ]
[ "Most notably , she was the co-host of seasons two through nine of `` Dancing with the Stars '' with Tom Bergeron .", "She was the co-host of seasons two through nine of `` Dancing with the Stars '' with Tom Bergeron ." ]
[ "Samantha Jane Morton ( born 13 May 1977 ) is an English actress .", "Samantha Morton ( born May 13 , 1977 ) is a English actress ." ]
[ "Mumba sings contralto . Her first single , `` Got ta Tell You '' , was released in 2000 and reached No. 1 in the Irish charts .", "Mumba 's first single , `` Got ta Tell You '' , reached No. 1 in the Irish charts ." ]
[ "As of 2014 , she is listed as the 63rd most powerful woman in the world by `` Forbes '' .", "She is listed as the 63rd most powerful woman in the world by `` Forbes '' ." ]
[ "Samantha Power ( born September 21 , 1970 ) is an Irish American academic , author and diplomat who currently serves as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations .", "Samantha Power ( born September 21 , 1970 in Dublin , Ireland ) is an Irish-born American academic and diplomat . She is the United State...
[ "Samantha `` Sam '' Jane Stosur ( ; born 30 March 1984 ) is an Australian professional tennis player .", "Samantha Jane `` Sam '' Stosur born 30 March 1984 ) is an Australian professional tennis player ." ]
[ "Its capital is Santa Bárbara de Samaná , usually known as Samaná .", "Its capital city is Santa Bárbara de Samaná , usually called just `` Samaná '' ." ]
[ "On 2 December 2014 , Badawi went to King Abdulaziz International Airport , to leave Saudi Arabia for a flight to Brussels , Belgium to participate in the 16th European Union ( EU ) NGOs Forum on Human Rights .", "She returned to Saudi Arabia , but the government took her passport . On 2 December 2014 , Samar wen...
[ "An uncle on her father 's side became her new male guardian .", "Her uncle became her new guardian ." ]
[ "Samarina was the birthplace of Alcibiades Diamandi and Nicolaos Matussis , leaders of the Vlach `` Roman Legion '' , who promoted a local autonomous Aromanian nationalist canton during World War II called in some cases the Principality of Pindus ( this name is mainly used for the events of 1917 in Samarina ) .", ...
[ "Samarina ( , ) is a village and a former municipality in Grevena regional unit , West Macedonia , Greece .", ") is a village and a former municipality in Grevena regional unit , West Macedonia , Greece ." ]
[ "Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena , of which it is a municipal unit .", "Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena ." ]
[ "Samarina is located on an eastern spur of Mount Smolikas , the highest of the Pindus range and the second-highest mountain in all of Greece .", "Samarina is located on Mount Smolikas , the highest of the Pindus range and the second-highest mountain in all of Greece , at an altitude of 1380 -- 1515 meters ." ]
[ "In 1886 , the city became the capital of the newly formed Samarkand Oblast of Russian Turkestan and grew in importance still further when the Trans-Caspian railway reached the city in 1888 .", "The city later became the capital of the Samarkand Oblast of Russian Turkestan and grew in importance still further whe...
[ "The city is most noted for its central position on the Silk Road between China and the West , and for being an Islamic centre for scholarly study .", "The city is on the old Silk Road between China and the West , and is an Islamic centre for scholarly study ." ]
[ "Samaro ( ) , is a town in the Sindh province of Pakistan .", "Samaro is a town in the Sindh province of Pakistan ." ]
[ "In 2003 the city had an estimated population of 348,700 .", "In 2003 , the town had an estimated population of 348,700 people ." ]
[ "On May 9 , 2012 , Barack Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to publicly declare support for the legalization of same-sex marriage .", "On May 9 , 2012 , Barack Obama was the first President to declare public support for the legalization of same-sex marriage ." ]
[ "The Phoenician letter gave rise to the Greek Xi ( Ξ , ξ ) .", "The Phoenician letter is where the Greek Xi ( Ξ , ξ ) comes from ." ]
[ "Samer is a commune and in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .", "Samer is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France ." ]
[ "In 1841 , Samford University was founded as Howard College in Marion , Alabama .", "`` Samford University '' was founded as `` Howard College '' in 1841 and opened its doors to students on January 3 , 1842 , in Marion , Alabama ." ]
[ "Gayle is from Florida .", "Gayle was born in Florida ." ]
[ "Khedira was born in Stuttgart . His father is Tunisian and his mother is German .", "Khedira was born in Stuttgart to a German mother and Tunisian father ." ]
[ "Sami Sakari Salo ( born September 2 , 1974 ) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey defenceman of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .", "Sami Salo ( born September 2 , 1974 in Turku , Finland ) is a professional Finnish ice hockey defenceman that currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National ...
[ "It has a length of approximately 17 km ( Liechtenstein : 12 km , Austria : 5 km ) and is the 2nd longest river of the principality .", "It has a length of 17 km ( Liechtenstein : 12 km , Austria : 5 km ) and is the 2nd longest river of the principality ." ]
[ "The Samina also : `` Saminabach '' is a rapid river that originates in Liechtenstein and formed the Samina Valley in the course of time .", "The Samina also : `` Saminabach '' is a rapid river located in Liechtenstein and formed the Samina Valley in the course of time ." ]
[ "In the 2006 -- 07 campaign , Nasri won the National Union of Professional Footballers ( UNFP ) Young Player of the Year award and was also named to the Team of the Year .", "In the 2006 -- 07 season , Nasri won the National Union of Professional Footballers ( UNFP ) Young Player of the Year award and was also na...
[ "In December 2010 , he was named the French Player of the Year for his performances during the calendar year .", "In December 2010 , he was named the French Player of the Year for his performances during the year ." ]
[ "In August 2011 , after three seasons with Arsenal , Nasri joined Manchester City on a four-year contract .", "In August 2011 , after three seasons with Arsenal , Nasri joined Manchester City . He agreed on a four-year contract ." ]
[ "Nasri has represented France at two major international tournaments : UEFA Euro 2008 and UEFA Euro 2012 .", "Nasri has played for France at two major international tournaments : UEFA Euro 2008 and UEFA Euro 2012 ." ]
[ "Nasri made his senior international debut in March 2007 in a friendly match against Austria .", "Nasri made his senior team debut in March 2007 . It was a friendly match against Austria ." ]
[ "In June 2008 , Nasri joined Premier League club Arsenal agreeing to a four-year contract .", "In June 2008 , Nasri joined Premier League club Arsenal . He agreed on a four-year contract ." ]
[ "At the age of nine , he joined professional club Olympique de Marseille and spent the next seven years developing in the club 's youth academy at La Commanderie , the club 's training center .", "He joined professional club Olympique de Marseille aged 9 . He spent seven years developing in the club 's youth acad...
[ "In the following season , he became a regular starter in the team and also participated in European competition for the first time after playing in the 2005 -- 06 edition of the UEFA Cup .", "In the next season , he became a regular starter in the team . He also took part in European competition for the first ti...
[ "In the 2004 -- 05 season , Nasri made his professional debut in September 2004 at the age of 17 against Sochaux .", "Nasri made his professional debut in the 2004 -- 05 season at the age of 17 ." ]
[ "Prior to playing for the senior team , he played on the under-17 team that won the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship .", "He played on the France under-17 team that won the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship ." ]
[ "He reached prominence with the team in his third season winning the Professional Footballers ' Association ( PFA ) Fans ' Player of the Month award on three occasions and being named to the association 's Team of the Year .", "He reached fame with the team in his third season where he won the Professional Footba...
[ "Nasri is a former French youth international and has represented his nation at every level for which he was eligible .", "Nasri was a French youth international . He has played for his nation at every level for which he was able to ." ]
[ "Of Algerian heritage , he is described as a player whose `` vision and imagination make him an unpredictable opponent '' .", "He is of Algerian heritage . Nasri has been called a player whose whose `` vision and imagination make him an unpredictable opponent '' ." ]
[ "He finished his career with Marseille amassing over 160 appearances .", "He finished his career with Marseille making over 160 appearances ." ]
[ "Other Lancashire magistrates learned of Nowell 's discovery of witchcraft in the county , and on 15 April 1612 JP Robert Holden began investigations in his own area of Samlesbury .", "Other Lancashire magistrates learned of Nowell 's discovery of witchcraft in the county . On 15 April 1612 JP Robert Holden began...
[ "Potts devotes several pages to a fairly detailed criticism of the evidence presented in Grace Sowerbutts ' statement , giving an insight into the discrepancies that existed during the early 17th century between the Protestant establishment 's view of witchcraft and the beliefs of the common people , who may have b...
[ "Before the trial began , Bromley ordered the release of five of the eight defendants from Samlesbury , with a warning about their future conduct .", "Before the trial , Bromley ordered the release of five of the eight defendants from Samlesbury , with a warning about their future conduct ." ]
[ "In early 1612 , the year of the trials , each justice of the peace ( JP ) in Lancashire was ordered to compile a list of the recusants in their area -- those who refused to attend the services of the Church of England , a criminal offence at that time .", "In early 1612 , the year of the trials , each justice of...
[ "On 21 March 1612 , Alizon Device , who lived just outside the Lancashire village of Fence , near Pendle Hill , encountered John Law , a pedlar from Halifax .", "On 21 March 1612 , Alizon Device , who lived just outside the Lancashire village of Fence , near Pendle Hill , met John Law , a pedlar from Halifax ." ]
[ "English witch trials of the period `` revolved around popular beliefs , according to which the crime of witchcraft was one of ... evil-doing '' , for which tangible evidence had to be provided .", "English witch trials of the period `` revolved around popular beliefs , according to which the crime of witchcraft ...
[ "Along with her mother Elizabeth and her brother James , Alizon was summoned to appear before local magistrate Roger Nowell on 30 March 1612 .", "Along with her mother Elizabeth and her brother James , Alizon had to appear before local magistrate Roger Nowell on 30 March 1612 ." ]
[ "Bromley revised and corrected the manuscript before its publication in 1613 , declaring it to be `` truly reported '' and `` fit and worthie to be published '' .", "Bromley revised and corrected the manuscript before its publication in 1613 , and said it was `` truly reported '' and `` fit and worthie to be publ...
[ "The accused witches lived in Lancashire , an English county which , at the end of the 16th century , was regarded by the authorities as a wild and lawless region , `` fabled for its theft , violence and sexual laxity , where the church was honoured without much understanding of its doctrines by the common people '...
[ "Potts was instructed to write his account by the trial judges , and had completed the work by 16 November 1612 .", "Potts was told to write his account by the trial judges , and had completed the work by 16 November 1612 ." ]
[ "Potts concludes his account of the trial with the words : `` Thus were these poore Innocent creatures , by the great care and paines of this honourable Judge , delivered from the danger of this Conspiracie ; this bloudie practise of the Priest laid open '' .", "Potts finished his book with the words : `` Thus we...
[ "The trial was held on 19 August 1612 before Sir Edward Bromley , a judge seeking promotion to a circuit nearer London , and who may therefore have been keen to impress King James , the head of the judiciary .", "The trial was held on 19 August 1612 before Sir Edward Bromley , a judge seeking promotion to a circu...
[ "Grace claimed that the child died the following night , and that after its burial at Samlesbury Church Ellen and Jennet dug up the body and took it home , where they cooked and ate some of it and used the rest to make an ointment that enabled them to change themselves into other shapes .", "Grace said the child ...
[ "Grace also alleged that her grandmother and aunt , with Jane Southworth , attended sabbats held every Thursday and Sunday night at Red Bank , on the north shore of the River Ribble .", "Grace also said that her grandmother and aunt , with Jane Southworth , went to sabbats held every Thursday and Sunday night at ...
[ "The remainder -- Jane Southworth , Jennet Bierley , and Ellen Bierley -- were accused of using `` diverse devillish and wicked Arts , called Witchcrafts , Inchauntments , Charmes , and Sorceries , in and upon one Grace Sowerbutts '' , to which they pleaded not guilty .", "Jane Southworth , Jennet Bierley , and E...
[ "In her statement she claimed that both her grandmother and aunt , Jennet and Ellen Bierley , were able to transform themselves into dogs and that they had `` haunted and vexed her '' for years .", "She said that both her grandmother and aunt , Jennet and Ellen Bierley , were able to change themselves into dogs a...
[ "Based on the evidence and confessions he obtained , Nowell committed Alizon and ten others to Lancaster Gaol to be tried at the next assizes for `` maleficium '' , causing harm by witchcraft .", "Based on the evidence and confessions he obtained , Nowell sent Alizon and ten others to Lancaster Gaol , to be tried...
[ "According to Grace , her relatives had taken her to the house of Thomas Walshman and his wife , from whom they had stolen a baby to suck its blood .", "Grace said the women had taken her to the house of Thomas Walshman and his wife , from whom they had stolen a baby to suck its blood ." ]
[ "He confirmed that his child had died of unknown causes at about one year old .", "He confirmed that his child had died of unknown causes at about one-year-old ." ]
[ "Sammi Smith ( August 5 , 1943 - February 12 , 2005 ) was an American country music singer and songwriter .", "Jewel Faye Smith ( aka Sammi Smith ; August 5 , 1943 -- February 12 , 2005 ) was an American country music singer and songwriter ." ]
[ "Among his most enduring songs is `` Let It Snow !", "His most famous song is `` Let It Snow !" ]
[ "This change took effect on the night of 29 December , so that the Friday was skipped altogether and the following day was Saturday 31 December .", "This change took effect on the night of 29 December . Friday was skipped altogether and the following day was Saturday 31 December ." ]
[ "These are the traditional eleven districts that were established well before European arrival .", "These are the traditional eleven districts that were made well before European arrival ." ]
[ "Samoa has a population of 194,320 .", "Samoa has 194,320 people ." ]
[ "As with other Polynesian cultures ( Hawaiian , Tahitian and Māori ) with significant and unique tattoos , Samoans have two gender specific and culturally significant tattoos .", "As with other Polynesian cultures ( Hawai'ian , Tahitian and Māori ) , Samoans have two gender specific and culturally important tatto...