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In this task, given a sentence in the Japanese language, your task is to convert it into the English language.
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ネブラスカ州リンカーンにいた彼の姉妹と話した後に、彼は泣いていて、マネージャー・ジョー・ジラーディによって慰められていた。
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After speaking with his sister who was in Lincoln, Nebraska, he was in tears and being consoled by manager Joe Girardi.


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国際社会は中国に抗議者を扱うのに制約を使い、ダライ・ラマとの話し合いを始めるよう繰り返し促した。
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The international community has repeatedly urged China to use restraint in dealing with protesters, and to start talks with the Dalai Lama.


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権力の拡張は、それを過剰反応で潜在的な火種とみなした地元市長らからの批判を引き出していた。
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The extension of powers has drawn some criticism from local mayors who have deemed it an overreaction and potentially inflammatory.