idioms-collaboration/impli_context · Datasets at Hugging Face

JIM Maxmin, Laura Ashley's ebullient new American chief executive, may be just the sort of new blood the company needs, but his transatlantic marketing speak sits uncomfortably with the brand's image.

JIM Maxmin, Laura Ashley's ebullient new American chief executive, may be just the sort of donated blood the company needs, but his transatlantic marketing speak sits uncomfortably with the brand's image.

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The truth may be that in the long run, as Lincoln thought, people are not fooled.

The truth may be that over a long period of time, as Lincoln thought, people are not fooled.

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They received an influx of new blood in 1691, during one of the many episodes in the interminable struggle between Austria and Turkey for control of the Balkans.

They received an influx of new members in 1691, during one of the many episodes in the interminable struggle between Austria and Turkey for control of the Balkans.

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The new rules will actually work in your favour, so go with the flow.

The new rules will actually work in your favour, so swim downstream.

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But she ruled the roost: I don't like the heat.

But she was the controlling memwasr of the group: I don't like the heat.

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Elisabeth Hussey revels in the joys of fresh snow and the season is in full swing.

Elisabeth Hussey revels in the joys of fresh snow and the season is thoroughly begun and in progress.

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With anti Europeanism also rampant over French attitudes to Britain's EEC application, Little Englanderism — or British isolationism — became fashionable in all walks of life.

With anti Europeanism also rampant over French attitudes to Britain's EEC application, Little Englanderism — or British isolationism — became fashionable in all occuption, role, social class, or lifestyle.

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Half an inch from the bottom of the stem were the shield, square cross and crossed swords of the arms of St Manicus Cathedral.

Half an inch from the bottom of the stem were the shield, square cross and quarrel of the arms of St Manicus Cathedral.

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One of the most enduring memories is of the Labour Government having to go to the International Monetary Fund, cap in hand’, to ask for a loan to prop up the UK's sagging economy.

One of the most enduring memories is of the Labour Government having to go to the International Monetary Fund, without wearing a hat, to ask for a loan to prop up the UK's sagging economy.

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The booking of Richard Quinn strongly suggests that connections mean business here.

The booking of Richard Quinn strongly suggests that connections think everything could be a business here.

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But equally clearly, these other expressions’ must be chosen with care: in considering to pull someone's leg, for instance, there is little point in referring to pull in to pull a fast one, or leg in He hasn't a leg to stand on.

But equally clearly, these other expressions’ must be chosen with care: in considering to pull someone's leg, for instance, there is little point in referring to pull in to behave contrary to expectations, or leg in He hasn't a leg to stand on.

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Come in, shut the door on the fog.’.

Come in, refuse to consider the fog.’.

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Some days will be spent in the office, others out and about on site.’.

Some days will be spent in the office, others traveling around on site.’.

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Juries are sympathetic towards people who have been provoked and who are defending their property and go over the top, ’ he says.

Juries are sympathetic towards people who have been provoked and who are defending their property and go wild, ’ he says.

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Ten years ago, violence between rival organisations came to a head with the deaths of six members of one family in a fire bomb attack on their house.

Ten years ago, violence between rival organisations popped up with the deaths of six members of one family in a fire bomb attack on their house.

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He knew he was slow witted; so many things that were simple for other people quite defeated him, and he was aware that this made him different — he had even heard himself referred to as not all there’.

He knew he was slow witted; so many things that were simple for other people quite defeated him, and he was aware that this made him different — he had even heard himself referred to as incomplete.

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When I got home on the evening that it was announced Terry Venables had taken out an injunction, one of my children was very nervous and said Why don't you throw in the towel?

When I got home on the evening that it was announced Terry Venables had taken out an injunction, one of my children was very nervous and said Why don't you give up?

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And, as we have seen, on the face of it things have moved on a little in the direction that the British would wish.

And, as we have seen, Encountering things have moved on a little in the direction that the British would wish.

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I mean but I mean I suppose it's true with with Sonia and with Honey cos I mean like Honey's a nice person, but there's three things about her which are very bad, and that is like she takes the piss erm she's lazy.

I mean but I mean I suppose it's true with with Sonia and with Honey cos I mean like Honey's a nice person, but there's three things about her which are very bad, and that is like she tease erm she's lazy.

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You take it from me, it's no good just telling them.

You rest assured, it's no good just telling them.

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Shaikh Khalifa continued during 1990 with his plans to introduce new blood into the country's leading positions; in January Abdulla Khalid al Attiya, an experienced commercial banker, was appointed head of the Qatar Monetary Agency [see p. 37432].

Shaikh Khalifa continued during 1990 with his plans to introduce donated blood into the country's leading positions; in January Abdulla Khalid al Attiya, an experienced commercial banker, was appointed head of the Qatar Monetary Agency [see p. 37432].

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Hemp agrimony —Eupatorium cannabinum — flourished in the Britches, as it happened; Jean Powers was not so wide of the mark.

Hemp agrimony —Eupatorium cannabinum — flourished in the Britches, as it happened; Jean Powers was not so considerably accurate.

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He said, You can take it from me — he hanged himself.

He said, You can take it away from me — he hanged himself.

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The vicar who seemed as poor as a church mouse gave no clue to his wealth as he chatted happily to convicted robbers.

The vicar who seemed as wealthy gave no clue to his wealth as he chatted happily to convicted robbers.

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It aims to achieve a greater spread of awards to people in any walk of life, well known or not, whose service to the community, or contribution to life in this country you regard as exceptional’.

It aims to achieve a greater spread of awards to people in any occuption, role, social class, or lifestyle, well known or not, whose service to the community, or contribution to life in this country you regard as exceptional’.

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On the face of it, the Bundestag's decision at the end of last month to abolish refugees' automatic right to asylum was reasonable.

Encountering, the Bundestag's decision at the end of last month to abolish refugees' automatic right to asylum was reasonable.

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The small print on the contracts is often confusing and you can end up paying more than you thought for longer than you anticipated.

The fine print on the contracts is often confusing and you can end up paying more than you thought for longer than you anticipated.

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NATURALLY, BOTH Jim and Fruitbat have the wit and honesty to carry the whole affair and actually make a go of the potentially over sanitised indie’ event.

NATURALLY, BOTH Jim and Fruitbat have the wit and honesty to carry the whole affair and actually succeed in the potentially over sanitised indie’ event.

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As every schoolboy knows, Richard Hannay saves the day — and England.

As every schoolboy knows, Richard Hannay rescues a person from major failure — and England.

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Telling Lies About Hitler, is our topic and Richard Evans is my guest.

Telling Lies About Hitler, is our topic and Richard Evans goes for it.

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It proved the last straw for John Titford; ill enough, no doubt, without the need to struggle against a winter to end all winters, his weary body gave up the ghost.

It proved the last straw for John Titford; ill enough, no doubt, without the need to struggle against a winter to end all winters, his weary body acted like a ghost.

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Humour can be an excellent behaviour for easing tensions and breaking the ice between people.

Humour can be an excellent behaviour for easing tensions and making icecubes between people.

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There's a gambler's remedy,’ Singer said, the equivalent of hair of the dog.

There's a gambler's remedy,’ Singer said, the equivalent of dog hair.

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' In the final analysis, we realised that our core competency is direct marketing ,' the company explained.

' in the last page of the report, we realised that our core competency is direct marketing ,' the company explained.

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He adds for good measure that the public sector deficit would be wiped out if the country stopped paying its foreign debts.

He adds in addition to what has already been done that the public sector deficit would be wiped out if the country stopped paying its foreign debts.

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Isabel fell from grace, which is nothing new in our circles, let me tell you.

Isabel became less graceful, which is nothing new in our circles, let me tell you.

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Frequently, the scientific understanding needed for the progress he wanted to make was not available to him and the work he began did not bear fruit until after his death.

Frequently, the scientific understanding needed for the progress he wanted to make was not available to him and the work he began did not achieve benefit until after his death.

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The demand for a ” European seat ” on the Security ~ Council, which is particularly popular in Germany, can at most only be achieved in the long term.

The demand for a ” European seat ” on the Security ~ Council, which is particularly popular in Germany, can at most only be achieved eventually.

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The cold wind closed around her like an icy fist, chilling her to the bone.

The cold wind closed around her like an icy fist, chilling her completely.

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Debate on Southcom's future, which has dragged on for years, was put on hold when American relations with General Noriega reached rock bottom.

Debate on Southcom's future, which has dragged on for years, was put on hold when American relations with General Noriega reached the very lowest possible level.

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Mr Major could come to more grief this weekend.

Mr Major could express condolences this weekend.

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I want him to get it tomorrow without fail.’.

I want him to get it tomorrow inevitably.

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Hand to her mouth, bright squirrel eyes watching the door as if she were scared he'd come back and catch her.

Hand in mouth, bright squirrel eyes watching the door as if she were scared he'd come back and catch her.

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One piece of the puzzle fell into place.

One piece of the puzzle sat down.

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And we've got a circuit breaker touch and go.

And we've got a circuit breaker swift.

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When they are plainly wrong, why let them off the hook?

When they are plainly wrong, why let them off the coathook?

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So I asked around, a word here and there in the sort of places where people hear things.

So I asked around, a word here and there in the sort of places where people imagine sounds that are not actually real.

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Most of the time one was all right— or at least as all right as one had ever been — and then out of the blue it struck, a hideous uprush of fear, of longing, of shame.

Most of the time one was all right— or at least as all right as one had ever been — and then unexpectedly it struck, a hideous uprush of fear, of longing, of shame.

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Knight Developments is, literally, selling a Lancelot at Camelot and, for good measure, is also offering a Galahad and Ivanhoe.

Knight Developments is, literally, selling a Lancelot at Camelot and, in addition to what has already been done, is also offering a Galahad and Ivanhoe.

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Far from giving up the ghost, Mr Jones now tours the world with his Absolut Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Company’, staging his late companion's choreographies, dancing, even getting into debates with local Roman Catholic clergymen about the use of condoms.

Far from acting like a ghost, Mr Jones now tours the world with his Absolut Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Company’, staging his late companion's choreographies, dancing, even getting into debates with local Roman Catholic clergymen about the use of condoms.

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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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Twenty four miles of calm water preceded the rapid, and by now we know the statistics by heart: a 37 ft drop in 200 yards, the biggest rapid in North America.

Twenty four miles of calm water preceded the rapid, and by now we know the statistics from unaided memory and in full detail: a 37 ft drop in 200 yards, the biggest rapid in North America.

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THE two go hand in hand half an hour in the gym and half an hour on the sunbed.

THE two hold hands half an hour in the gym and half an hour on the sunbed.

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Suddenly flying as high as a kite, she couldn't resist the tiny gibe.

Suddenly flying as flying in the sky, she couldn't resist the tiny gibe.

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Side Wink (9.38), a pocket Hercules who tips the scales at barely 55lbs, has a great chance, says trainer Pam Heasman.

Side Wink (9.38), a pocket Hercules who change the fortunes at barely 55lbs, has a great chance, says trainer Pam Heasman.

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We have lots of off the cuff excuses for never changing the way we behave.

We have lots of spontaneous excuses for never changing the way we behave.

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My heart leapt as 40 yard chip went right in the hole ’.

My heart leapt as 40 yard chip went right in debt ’.

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He would generally stop and have a word or two or listen to her.

He would generally stop and speak privately or two or listen to her.

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Lonrho's ethics have been publicly queried in the past, so many in Whitehall are galled to see it cast on the side of the angels by its opposition to the Al Fayeds, after they had thwarted Lonrho's own designs on Harrods.

Lonrho's ethics have been publicly queried in the past, so many in Whitehall are galled to see it cast at the top of the mountain by its opposition to the Al Fayeds, after they had thwarted Lonrho's own designs on Harrods.

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Soon the cat's back and the seal would be high and dry.

Soon the cat's back and the seal would be abandoned.

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Playing at volume, the FGM proves itself capable of dishing out the dirt, the Dual Sound humbucker retaining its tone and not thinning out to a tuneless buzz.

Playing at volume, the FGM proves itself capable of feeing others with terrible food, the Dual Sound humbucker retaining its tone and not thinning out to a tuneless buzz.

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The defendant, who appeared in the dock wearing an open necked striped shirt, remained silent during the brief hearing.

The defendant, who appeared under close scrutiny wearing an open necked striped shirt, remained silent during the brief hearing.

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Whatever they release it is always a breath of fresh air into the charts, and I for one hope this does well for them.

Whatever they release it is always a new pleasant experience into the charts, and I for one hope this does well for them.

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Little progress was made and matters came to a head when Rigby told Gedge she wanted Solowka out of the band.

Little progress was made and matters popped up when Rigby told Gedge she wanted Solowka out of the band.

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' We have never believed strongly in doing consumer advertising for the sake of it — PR and advertising have to go hand in hand.

' We have never believed strongly in doing consumer advertising for the sake of it — PR and advertising have to hold hands.

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On the face of it, there was an enviable simplicity about Armstrong's own view.

Encountering, there was an enviable simplicity about Armstrong's own view.

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That one or two might make enough money to pass as legitimately successful, but that most would go on hoping for and talking about the up for none touch’ that was just around the corner if only this and that fell into place until they became little more than saloon bar bores.

That one or two might make enough money to pass as legitimately successful, but that most would go on hoping for and talking about the up for none touch’ that was just around the corner if only this and that sat down until they became little more than saloon bar bores.

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' Change your tune, why don't you!' said Jay.

' play a new song, why don't you!' said Jay.

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It is only upon reflection that the latent expressive paradoxes became obvious, such is the potency of Glebov's compositional sleight of hand.

It is only upon reflection that the latent expressive paradoxes became obvious, such is the potency of Glebov's compositional skilled deception.

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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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It's good to get new blood as it gives us more spark.’.

It's good to get new members as it gives us more spark.’.

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And he's often had to sleep rough.

And he's often had to be homeless.

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The Government should index it or come clean and abolish it.

The Government should index it or be completely honest and abolish it.

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By the same token, there is no discernible law according to which class differences are bound to intensify with time.

For the price of one ticket, there is no discernible law according to which class differences are bound to intensify with time.

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The other characters were a sold out leftie academic (who drew much knowing laughter from the first night audience), a right wing academic, a military automaton, and an Amstrad word processor which enigmatically took the floor in a central scene.

The other characters were a sold out leftie academic (who drew much knowing laughter from the first night audience), a right wing academic, a military automaton, and an Amstrad word processor which enigmatically sat on the floor in a central scene.

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By the end of the afternoon she had replaced her wardrobe from top to tail, had acquired an evening dress that was out of this world, and had had her hair freshly washed and styled.

By the end of the afternoon she had replaced her wardrobe from top to tail, had acquired an evening dress that was wonderful, and had had her hair freshly washed and styled.

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Thousands of plates from the DVLA at Swansea are going under the hammer.

Thousands of plates from the DVLA at Swansea are changing.

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Polls suggested that the key election issue for voters, however, was the 8,000 or so homeless people estimated to be sleeping rough within the city.

Polls suggested that the key election issue for voters, however, was the 8,000 or so homeless people estimated to be losing sleep within the city.

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But don't forget this: Gustave has been in the dock before.

But don't forget this: Gustave has been out on the docks before.

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But we're actually sick, but I'm doing that whole humble and modest bullshit so people are like " Awww " then when we unleash the pain they're left bewildered like a deer in the headlights of a MONSTER TRUCK So the complete opposite of TSA then?

But we're actually sick, but I'm doing that whole humble and modest bullshit so people are like " Awww " then when we unleash the pain they're left bewildered like a people stunned by overwhelming circumstances of a MONSTER TRUCK So the complete opposite of TSA then?

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On the other hand, the allowance of too much time will lead to stagnation, lack of enthusiasm and the job's being put on the back burner’ when more important assignments arrive.

On the other hand, the allowance of too much time will lead to stagnation, lack of enthusiasm and the job's being put in the microwave ’ when more important assignments arrive.

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We crossed our own front trench and traversed the no man's land.

We crossed our own front trench and traversed the a land that no one want to buy.

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These global figures masked an estimated decrease in the revenue funding for mentally ill patients, for whom it was thought redeployment of the running costs of the hospitals to be closed would, in the long term, fund the new services.

These global figures masked an estimated decrease in the revenue funding for mentally ill patients, for whom it was thought redeployment of the running costs of the hospitals to be closed would, over a long period of time, fund the new services.

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He realized that accepting it as an office would have meant being pressed into staying late at night talking shop.

He realized that accepting it as an office would have meant being pressed into staying late at night talking about shopping.

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Kress fell to the ground, spitting blood from a badly split lip.

Kress fell to the ground, being extremely angry from a badly split lip.

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You can imagine my reluctance to call as I didn't think that they would be too pleased to say the least.

You can imagine my reluctance to call as I didn't think that they would be too pleased so as to be brief and efficient.

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Monte Casino where we went straight into the pub and Tony says three beer and hallo he said, alright mate?

Monte Casino where we became a law abiding person into the pub and Tony says three beer and hallo he said, alright mate?

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But we can take heart from the Celtic and Leeds results and carry a lot of optimism with us into the first leg in Germany.

But we can regain courage from the Celtic and Leeds results and carry a lot of optimism with us into the first leg in Germany.

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Critics of regulation from the standpoint of economic theory cannot have it both ways.

Critics of regulation from the standpoint of economic theory cannot do two things at once.

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At the villa it was out of the question.

At the villa it was not remotely possible.

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Prepare a report for the Board of Duchy Hotels regarding the feasibility of acquiring the Sutton Manor Hotel with a view to timeshare development.

Prepare a report for the Board of Duchy Hotels regarding the feasibility of acquiring the Sutton Manor Hotel with the intention to timeshare development.

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City have slumped to halfway after three defeats on the trot and it is doubtful whether the recovery will start at Maine Road today against a Villa side that Reid acknowledges is brilliantly balanced right through ’.

City have slumped to halfway after three defeats in succession and it is doubtful whether the recovery will start at Maine Road today against a Villa side that Reid acknowledges is brilliantly balanced right through ’.

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The process is technically demanding and time consuming, to say the least, and puts WABI behind the eight ball as far as staying current with Windows development, a situation Microsoft is likely to exploit.

The process is technically demanding and time consuming, to say the least, and puts WABI in an advantageous place to hit the ball as far as staying current with Windows development, a situation Microsoft is likely to exploit.

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He pulls me close and tells me to sit tight.

He pulls me close and tells me to wait patiently.

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By the winter of 1916–17 the High Command had become seriously worried by rank and file disaffection.

By the winter of 1916–17 the High Command had become seriously worried by ordinary members disaffection.

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Judges sat behind closed doors and took only written evidence, basing their decisions on the records of preliminary investigations conducted by the police.

Judges sat in private and took only written evidence, basing their decisions on the records of preliminary investigations conducted by the police.

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But it was felt that if we were to incorporate everything you wanted, why not go the whole hog and re launch the mag?

But it was felt that if we were to incorporate everything you wanted, why not think about eating a whole pig and re launch the mag?

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Vehicles for off and on road use feature in our special Country Car features.

Vehicles for intermittently road use feature in our special Country Car features.

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The mess of my life, the selfishnesses and false turnings and the treacheries, all these things could fall into place, they could become a source of construction rather than a source of chaos, and precisely because I had no other choice.

The mess of my life, the selfishnesses and false turnings and the treacheries, all these things could be fully realized at last, they could become a source of construction rather than a source of chaos, and precisely because I had no other choice.

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Everyone else I met at the LIBF was welcoming, even when I was humming and hawing over buying singles or two copies of a small number of titles.

Everyone else I met at the LIBF was welcoming, even when I was taking a long time before doing things over buying singles or two copies of a small number of titles.

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