Machar , a witness to the Confederation , was concerned about the English -- French tensions in the young country .
Machar , a witness to the Confederation , was concerned about the English - young tensions in the French country .

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no

1967 : The steel industry was born and the British Steel Corporation is nationalised .
1967 : The steel industry is born and the British Steel Corporation is nationalised .

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yes

Abner was indignant at the rebuke and immediately opened negotiations with David , who welcomed him on the condition that his wife Michal should be returned to him .
Abner was indignant at the rebuke , and immediately opened negotiations with David , who welcomed him on the condition that his wife Michal should be restored to him .

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yes

He played for the Kansas City Royals for ten games during the 1991 Kansas City Royals season and four games during the 1992 Chicago Cubs season .
He played for the Kansas City Royals for ten matches during the Kansas City Royals season in 1991 and four games during the Chicago Cubs season of 1992 .

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yes