He also has been influenced by progressive punk , metallic hardcore , thrash metal , punk rock and many other hardcore metal bands .
He has also been influenced by progressive punk , metallic hardcore , thrash metal , punkrock and many other hardcore metal bands .

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yes

By then , three-quarters of the slaves in Maryland had been freed , and a high proportion of slaves in Delaware .
By then , three-quarters of the slaves had been liberated in Delaware , and a high proportion of slaves in Maryland .

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no

The top ten was completed by Zhou , Sette Camara and Sekiguchi .
Zhou , Sette Camara and Sekiguchi completed the top ten .

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yes

His parents were William Henry Harman and Sally ( Garber ) Harman , who was born in Waynesboro , Virginia , February 17 , 1828 .
Lewis was born in Waynesboro , Virginia on February 17 , 1828 . His parents were William Henry Harman and Sally ( Garber ) Harman .

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yes