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Is the sentiment of the following sentence positive or negative? an air of dignity that 's perfect for the proud warrior that still lingers in the souls of these characters
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Is the sentiment of the following sentence positive or negative? speculation , conspiracy theories or , at best , circumstantial evidence
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