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Awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1970, 1971 and 1972.
He also won the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Conn Smythe Trophy.
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While the State of Israel offered citizenship, often declined, Lebanese Jews were frequent targets of Islamic militant groups since 1984.
Lebanese Jews became targets to Islamic militant groups since 1984.
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Lost the plot Robertson also believes it was a "disgraceful slur" on Phillip's legacy that he wasn't buried in one of England's great cathedrals and was relegated to a small village church.
Lost the plot Robertson believes that it is a insult to Phillip that he wasn't buried in one of England's cathedrals.
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Abbey Theatre In 1899, Yeats, Lady Gregory, Edward Martyn, and George Moore established the Irish Literary Theatre for the purpose of performing Celtic and Irish plays.
With Lady Gregory and others, he was one of the people who founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre.
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By mid-morning on October 22, 2007, thousands of evacuees were taking shelter in Qualcomm Stadium and other locations throughout San Diego.
By mid-morning on October 222007, thousands of evacuees were taking shelter in Qualcomm Stadium and other locations throughout San Diego.
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Undercover officers were called to go into the subways in plain-clothes or dressed as a homeless person as a decoy victim.
Undercover officers were asked to go into the subways in plain-clothes or dressed as a homeless person as a decoy.
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Statistics of Austrian Football Bundesliga in the 2002/2003 season.
Statistics of Austrian Bundesliga in season 2002/2003.
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ISBN 0-09-943186-6 Mullen is credited with inventing at least 39 distinct skateboarding tricks, including the Kickflip (originally called the "magic flip") in 1983, the Heelflip, the 360 Flip (aka the 360 Kickflip or Treflip), and the Impossible.
ISBN 0-09-943186-6 He is credited with inventing many tricks, including the flat-ground Ollie (originally called the 'ollie pop'), the kickflip (originally called "magic flips"), the Heelflip, the 360 flip, and the Ollie Impossible (more often called the Impossible).
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Dattatreya is considered by Hindus to be god who is an incarnation of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Siva.
Dattatreya is considered by some Hindus (in western India) to be God who is an incarnation of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Siva.
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Rottenburg a.d.Laaber (Bavaria) Röttingen (Bavaria) Rottweil (Baden-Württemberg) Rötz (Bavaria) Rüdesheim (Hesse) Rudolstadt (Thuringia) Ruhla (Thuringia) Ruhland (Brandenburg) Runkel (Hesse) Rüsselsheim (Hesse) Rutesheim (Baden-Württemberg) Rüthen (North Rhine-Westphalia) S Saalburg-Ebersdorf (Thuringia) Saalfeld (Thuringia) Saarbrücken (Landeshauptst.
Rottenburg a.d.Laaber (Bavaria) Röttingen (Bavaria) Rottweil (Baden-Württemberg) Rötz (Bavaria) Rüdesheim (Hesse) Rudolstadt (Thuringia) Ruhla (Thuringia) Ruhland (Brandenburg) Runkel (Hesse) Rüsselsheim (Hesse) Rüthen (North Rhine-Westphalia) S Saalburg-Ebersdorf (Thuringia) Saalfeld (Thuringia) Saarbrücken (Landeshauptst.
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Since 1995 it has been based in the Royal Festival Hall.
Since 1995 they have been based in the Royal Festival Hall in London.
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As Harry Truman became active in politics Bess Truman traveled with him, sharing his platform appearances as the public had come to expect of a candidate's wife.
Mrs. Truman always traveled with her and shared the public platform with her husband.
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Traditional own resources Traditional own resources are taxes raised on behalf of the EU as a whole, principally import duties on goods brought into the EU.
Traditional own resources are taxes raised on behalf of the EU as a whole, principally import duties on goods brought into the EU.
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The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan and published in February, 1678.
It’s full title is The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come.
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The fur trade is a worldwide industry dealing in the acquisition and sale of animal fur.
The fur trade is a worldwide industry dealing in the gain and sale of animal fur.
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The event lasts 4 days and around 1.5 million people enjoy the nationally famous axé music bands.
About 1.5 million people enjoy the nationally famous axé music bands.
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The LNH-Men Universe: Jeff McCoskey wrote an acclaimed series called The Golden LNH-Men which put a revamped version of the LNH into a dark grim and gritty Watchmen like Universe.
The LNH-Men Universe[ ][ ]: Jeff McCoskey wrote a story called The Golden LNH-Men.
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Chip 'n Dale are two animated chipmunks created by The Walt Disney Company.
Chip 'n' Dale are two fictional, animated chipmunks made by The Walt Disney Company.
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When that chapel was demolished in about 1502 to make way for the Henry VII Lady Chapel, Anne's coffin was moved to a vault under the Abbey of the Minoresses, run by nuns of the Order of Poor Ladies.
However when this chapel was knocked down around 1502 to make room for the Henry VII Lady Chapel, Anne's coffin became lost.
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A crowd of around 8,000 men and women gathered outside around mid-morning, calling for the surrender of the prison, the removal of the guns and the release of the arms and gunpowder.
A crowd of around 8,000 men and women were outside the Bastille by mid-morning.
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It has more than 50 lakes and sixteen mountains higher than 2,000 meters (6,550 ft).
There are more than 50 large lakes and sixteen mountains higher than 2000 meters above sea level.
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Lorik Cana (born on 27 July 1983) is an Albanian footballer.
Lorik Cana (born 27 July, 1983) is a football player.
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The Bundestag The Bundestag (Federal Diet) is elected for a four year term and consists of 598 or more members elected by a means of mixed member proportional representation.
The Bundestag (Federal Diet) has at least 598 members, elected for a four year term.
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She has gained a reputation and has her own place in the history of Oriya fiction.
She has gained a reputation and has her own place in the history of Oriya fiction.
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February 20 – René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, intending to establish a colony near the mouth of the Mississippi River, lands with 200 surviving colonists at Matagorda Bay on the Texas coast, believing the Mississippi near (Texas Handbook).
February 20 - René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle lands with 200 surviving colonists at Matagorda Bay on the Texas coast intending to establish a colony near the mouth of the Mississippi River, believing it near.
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The botanical exhibits are organized according to their origin in free-air or climatized greenhouses, which also contain numerous tropical and subtropical plants.
The botanical exhibits are placed according to their start in free-air or climatized greenhouses, which also contain numerous tropical and subtropical plants.
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Cryptosporidium parvum is one of several species that cause cryptosporidiosis, a parasitic disease of the mammalian intestinal tract.
Is a one of several species that cause cryptosporidiosis, a parasitic disease of the mammalian intestinal tract.
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He was initially smaller than his peers there and very shy so he took refuge in his books and daydreams of a life filled with adventure.
At first, he was smaller than other students there and very shy so he felt safe with his books and often thought of a life filled with adventure.
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The wife of one's sibling and the wife of one's spouse's sibling are also considered a sister-in-law.
Someone's sister-in-law is the wife of his or her brother.
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Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso are among the 25 largest U.S. cities.
The largest cities in Texas are Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin.
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A sewing machine is a textile machine used to stitch fabric or other material together with thread.
A sewing machine is used to stitch fabric together with thread.
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Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign.
Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council is a group of advisors to the British Monarch.
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Though the monument was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only foundations and sculptural fragments of the temple remain.
It was one of the Seven wonders of the World.
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Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks, and have short slender bills with a fleshy cere.
Pigeons and doves are thick-bodied birds with short necks and short narrow bills.
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A breach of warranty occurs when the promise is broken, i.e., a product is defective or not as should be expected by a reasonable buyer.
It is breach of warranty when the promise is broken, i.e., a product is defective or not as good as should be expected by a reasonable buyer. Breach of warranty A warranty is violated when the promise is broken; when goods are not as should be expected, at the time the sale occurs, whether or not the defect is apparent.
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The first meaning, flora of an area or of time period, refers to all plant life occurring in an area or time period, especially the naturally occurring or indigenous plant life.
The first meaning refers to all plant life in an area or time period (especially the naturally occurring or indigenous plant life).
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However, Israeli President Moshe Katsav supported and praised him for bridging the gap between the two states.
Some Israeli delegates to walked out, but Israeli President Moshe Katsav supported and praised him for bridging the gap between the two states.
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Venus Rising was a 1995 film starring Jessica Alba, Henry Bean and Morgan Fairchild.
Venus Rising was a 1995 movie starring Jessica Alba, Henry Bean and Morgan Fairchild.
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The Supply reached Botany Bay on 18 January 1788; the three fastest transports in the advance group arrived on 19 January; slower ships, including the Sirius arrived on 20 January.
The first ship, Supply, reached Botany Bay on 18 January 1788.
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Cocoa was an important commodity in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
Cocoa was an important product in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
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There are conflicting definitions of how strong.
There are other definitions as well.
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In 1961 he was enrolled in Devereux Manor High School, a private school for problem children located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania and following graduation enrolled in a beauty school.
In 1961 he was enrolled in Devereaux Manor, a private school for children that was located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
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In March 2009 it was reported that The Big Bang Theory had been renewed for a third and fourth season by CBS.
The Big Bang Theory was recently picked up for a third and fourth season by CBS.
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Released on March 8, 1994, Superunknown became the band's breakthrough album, driven by the singles "Spoonman", "The Day I Tried to Live", "Black Hole Sun", "My Wave", and "Fell on Black Days".
Superunknown: 1994–1995 Soundgarden released Superunknown in 1994 and became the band's best-selling album, driven by the singles "Black Hole Sun", "Spoonman", "My Wave", and "Fell on Black Days".
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Mauro Matías Zárate Riga (born 18 March 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer, currently playing for Italian side S.S. Lazio.
Mauro Zàrate (born March 18 1987 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a Argentine football player (footballer).
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In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.
In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture of one or more substances.
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It lies in the Kutch marshland near the Sir Creek, which is the boundary calimed by India and is controlled by Pakistan.
It lies in the Rann of Kutch marshland near the Sir Creek, which is disputed between India and Pakistan.
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Dan Jardine criticized the songs and the “Saturday morning cartoon quality” of the animation, but also says that Hamner “retains just enough of White’s elegant prose in the dialogue and narration to keep the film from being simply a painfully well-intended experiment.
Dan Jardine criticized the songs and the “Saturday morning cartoon quality” of the animation], but also says that Hamner kept just enough of White’s prose to keep the movie from being simply a painfully well-intended experiment.
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It serves international flights to Bandar Seri Begawan, Shenzhen, Seoul, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Manila, Cebu, Singapore, Taipei, Kaohsiung, and other domestic cities.
It serves international flights to Bandar Seri Begawan, Shenzhen, Seoul, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Manila, Cebu, Singapore, Taibei, Gaoxiong, and other domestic cities.
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In meteorology, an anticyclone (that is, opposite to a cyclone) is a weather phenomenon in which there is a descending movement of the air, and with surface systems, higher than average atmospheric pressure over the part of the planet's surface.
In meteorology, an anticyclone (that is, opposite to a cyclone) is a weather event where there is a downward movement of the air and a high pressure area over the part of the planet's surface affected by it.
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Construction of this facility was underway, with the first manufacturing line expected to be fully operational in 2009.
Construction of this facility is underway, with the first manufacturing line expected to be fully operational this year.
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Strictly speaking it has two runways, however, the northern runway (08L/26R) can only be used when the main runway (08R/26L) is out of use, for example because of maintenance or an accident.
It is also often quoted as the world's busiest single runway airport, although strictly speaking it now has a second 'stand-by' runway, which can only be used when the main runway is out of use.
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This is because radians have a mathematical "naturalness" that leads to a more elegant formulation of a number of important results.
A "milliradian" is 1/1000 of a radian.
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If yours is the rare exception, you should try to make it as easy as possible for the reviewing administrator to see why.
But if yours is the rare exception, you should try to make it as easy as possible for the reviewing administrator to see why.
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According to the book The Disney Villain, written by Johnston and Frank Thomas, Johnston also partnered with Thomas on creating characters such as Ichabod Crane (in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad) and Sir Hiss (in Robin Hood).
The book The Disney Villain, written by Johnston and Frank Thomas, says that Johnston also worked with Thomas on making characters such as Ichabod Crane (in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad) and Sir Hiss (in Robin Hood).
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Along with Australia, Italy's market share has rapidly increased in recent years.
Italian and Australian share has rapidly increased in recent years.
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Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Opening ceremony The opening ceremony officially began at 8:00 pm China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008 in the Beijing National Stadium.
The opening ceremony began at 08:08:08 pm CST (12:08:08 UTC) at the Beijing National Stadium in Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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The SAT is owned, published, and developed by the College Board, a non-profit organization in the United States, and was once developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
The SAT is owned, published, and created by the College Board, a non-profit organization in the United States, and was once owned by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
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Anilingus Positions for anilingus, also known as butt licking, rimming, anal-oral sex, rimjob, or tossing the salad are often variants on those for genital-oral sex.
Anilingus Positions for anilingus, also known as "rimming", "anal-oral sex" or "rimjob" are: One partner is on all fours.
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Cal student-athletes compete intercollegiately as the California Golden Bears.
Berkeley student-athletes compete intercollegiately as the California Golden Bears.
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Mobile (, ) is the third most populous city in the Southern U.S. state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County.
Mobile (pronunciation) is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County.
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The tropics include all the areas on the Earth where the sun reaches a point directly overhead and a point directly underneath at least once during the solar year.
This area includes all the areas of the Earth where the sun reaches a point directly overhead at least once a year.
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Jeremy Hunt was elected at the 2005 general election, after Virginia Bottomley became a life peer.
He was first elected in the 2005 general election.
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Unverified discoveries The first known discovery of the island was in 1614.
The first certain discovery of the island is from 1614.
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It has a population of just over 7,000.
It has a population of just over 7,000 people.
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To this date, researchers have conducted many breeding research projects on giant pandas and have successfully bred 66 panda cubs.
They have successfully bred 66 panda cubs.
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The Lord's prayer contains parallels to .
The sermon also contains the Lord's Prayer.
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The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986.
The Greater London Council (GLC) was the local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986.
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Western Roman Empire The Visigoths begin to attack the northernmost reaches of Italy, causing destruction in the countryside.
The Visigoths begin to attack the northernmost reaches of Italy, causing destruction in the countryside.
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Amazon estimates that the Kindle 2 will hold about 1500 non-illustrated books.
Amazon estimates that the Kindle 2 will hold about 1500 books.
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Control of London is given to Earl Aethelred who marries Alfred's sister Ethelfleda.
Earl Aethelred is given control of London by Alfred the Great. Alfred's sister Ethelfleda marries Aethelred.
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A chemist is a scientist trained in the science of chemistry.
A chemist is a scientist who studies chemistry.
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In January 2004, Bareilles released her first studio album, Careful Confessions.
Although Little Voice is her first popular album, Bareilles released the album Careful Confessions in 2004.
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Thick deposits of silty material resulting from aeolian deposition are often called loess (a German term) or limon (French).
Thick deposits of silty material that result from wind deposition are often called loess (a German term) or limon (French).
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The stem usually points upwards if it is below the middle line of the stave or downwards if it is on or above the middle line.
The stem usually points up (like a d) if it is below the middle line of the stave or down (like a p) if it is on or above the middle line.
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Ludovico il Moro who ruled Milan between 1479–1499 and to whom Leonardo was sent as ambassador from the Medici court, was also of Leonardo's age.
Lorenzo Medici sent Leonardo to Milan as an ambassador.
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He was one of the most influential figures at the Mental Research Institute and lived and worked in Palo Alto, California, until his death at the age of 85.
He lived and worked in California until his death in 2007 in Palo Alto.
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Moves to Toronto Unable to get a raise at the Free Press, Young moved to Toronto in 1941, covering news and sports for the Canadian Press news agency.
Unable to get a raise at the Free Press, Young moved to Toronto in 1941, covering news and sports for the Canadian Press news agency.
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In rondo form, a principal theme (sometimes called the "refrain") alternates with one or more contrasting themes, generally called "episodes," but also occasionally referred to as "digressions," or "couplets".
If we give the main theme a label "A" and the other musical ideas "B", "C", "D" etc then the form of a rondo can be described as ABACADA. The sections in between the main "A" section are called "episodes".
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In the early 1980s, Toyota researched production of an adiabatic ceramic engine which can run at a temperature of over 6000°F (3300°C).
In the early 1980s, Toyota researched production of an adiabatic ceramic engine which can run at a temperature of over 6000 °F (3300 °C).
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It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service and civilians under military command.
It may be given to a person of any rank in any service (army, navy or air force) or anyone working for the military.
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Darcie (1992) "Book Review", Harvest, Southboro, MA, Vol.
Lambert, Kym [K.L. ní Dhoireann] (1992) Book Reviews, Bio Blurbs, Harvest, Southboro, MA, Vol.
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For more about the time zones of the U.S. and other time zones see time in the United States and time zone.
For more information about time zones, please see: time zone.
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This moth is found in North America from east of the Great Plains in the United States to northern Mexico and from Manitoba eastward through central Quebec to Nova Scotia in Canada.
They are found in North America from east of the Great Plains in the United States to northern Mexico and from Ontario eastward through central Quebec to Nova Scotia in Canada.
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Niklaus is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.
Niklaus is a municipality in the district Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.
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Bangalter and de Homem-Christo played bass and guitar, respectively, while Brancowitz performed on drums.
Thomas Bangalter played bass while Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo played guitar.
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Pearce, David W. and R. Kerry Turner, 1990.
Pearce, D.W. and R.K. Turner, 1990.
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Scope and usage The Church issued the dogmatic definitions of the first seven General Councils in Greek, and even in Rome Greek remained at first the language of the liturgy and the language in which the first Popes wrote.
The Church issued the dogmatic definitions of the first seven General Councils in Greek, and even in Rome Greek remained at first the language of the liturgy and the language in which the first Popes wrote.
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The Slovak koruna or Slovak crown (, literally meaning Slovak crown) was the currency of Slovakia between 8 February 1993 and 31 December 2008.
The Slovak Crown or Slovak Koruna (in Slovak, Slovenská koruna, "koruna" means crown) has been the currency used in Slovakia since February 8, 1993.
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ISBN 0-7506-9895-0 VA is a quantitative measure of the ability to identify black symbols on a white background at a standardized distance as the size of the symbols is varied.
ISBN 0-7506-9895-0 VA is a quantitative measure of the ability to identify black symbols on a white background at a standardized distance when the size of the symbols is varied.
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Otto, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen, the widower of Joan I of Naples, becomes ruler of Taranto (now eastern Italy).
Otto, the widower of Joan I of Naples, becomes ruler of Taranto (now eastern Italy).
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According to Christian scripture, Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the third day from his crucifixion.
According to Christian scripture (a book called the Bible), it is the day when Jesus Christ is said to have returned from the dead.
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But he is best known for his music in many popular Soviet movies (more than 130 films included "Seventeen Moments of Spring" and "The Irony of Fate").
But most of all he is known for his music in many popular Soviet movies.
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The four ancient Tamil empires of Chera, Chola, Pandya and Pallavas were of ancient origins.
The three Tamil dynasties of Chera, Chola and Pandya were of ancient origins.
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Framlingham Castle is an important castle in the market town of Framlingham, Suffolk, England.
Framlingham Castle is a castle in Suffolk, England.
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Jane was then taken out to Tower Green, inside the Tower of London, and beheaded in private.
She was then brought into the Tower of London.
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Arch Linux An i686- and x86-64-optimized distribution targeted at experienced users.
Arch Linux An i686- and x86-64-optimized, independently developed distribution targeted at experienced users.
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It is the birthplace of Alois Alzheimer who first identified the symptoms of what is now known as Alzheimer's Disease.
It is the birthplace of Alois Alzheimer, after whom Alzheimer's disease is named.
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MTRCL have even made art part of the station architecture when building new stations or renovating existing ones.
MTR Corporation Limited have even made art part of the station architecture when building new stations or renovating existing ones.