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New York 's initial possession of parts of Maine ensured a close relationship with other New England colonies like Vermont and a continuing New England influence in the colony .
New York 's initial possession of parts of Maine ensured a close relationship with other New England colonies like Vermont and a continuing New England influence on the colony .
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Problem: On the other hand , General De Gaulle was less impressed , read her recommendations , and rejected most of her reports only half .
On the other hand , General De Gaulle was less impressed , rejected her recommendations , and read most of her reports only half .
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Scientists believe that amber was deposited in a flat part of a sea basin in a delta of a prehistoric river during the Upper Eocene and the Lower Oligocene .
Scientists believe that amber was deposited in a flat part of a prehistoric basin during the Upper Eocene and the Lower Oligocene in a delta of a naval river .

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1. Brockton is approximately 25 miles south of Boston , and 30 miles northeast of Providence , Rhode Island .
2. Brockton is located approximately 25 miles northeast of Providence , Rhode Island and 30 miles south of Boston .
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Another set of hidden concepts used by Mahayana Buddhists are the four hermeneutical intentions ( abhipraya ) and the four special intentions ( abhisamdhi ) .
Another series of hidden concepts used by Mahayana - Buddhists are the four hermeneutical intentions ( abhipraya ) and the four special intentions ( abhisamdhi ) .
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Italy is a national park in the north-east of Stelvio National Park , founded in 1935 .
Italy is a national park in the northeast of the national park Stelvio , founded in 1935 .
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