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Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
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Gifts from alumni and friends, therefore, are more critical than ever. They provide scholarship dollars which aid students and enable the school to compete with other public and private law schools for outstanding young people.
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Gifts from alumni and friends, are more critical than ever. They provide scholarships which aid students and enable the school to compete with other schools.

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As for essentials, hotel and dollar shops carry mineral water, soap, shampoo, and toothpaste, but many medicinal or cosmetic staples are hard to come by; it's still best to bring all you need from home.
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While hotels and dollar shops carry some essentials, many medicinal products are hard to find

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In favor of gape-mouthed shock: There is something incredible in the idea that Starr could spend four years and $40 million and all he can come up with to nail Clinton is a sex scandal.
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In favor of shock: It is an incredible idea that Starr could spend 4 years and $40 million to nail Clinton is a sex scandal.