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Original:  Maj. Gen. Zhu Chenghu said in yesterday's editions of the Financial Times and the Asian Wall Street Journal  . " " We Chinese will prepare ourselves for the destruction of all of the cities east of Xian [in central China].
Revised:  Maj. Gen. Zhu Chenghu said in yesterday's editions of the Financial Times and the Asian Wall Street Journal . " We Chinese will prepare ourselves for the destruction of all of the cities east of Xian [in central China].
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Original:  Of course the Americans will have to be prepared that hundreds ... of cities will be destroyed by the Chinese.   
Revised:  Of course the Americans will have to be prepared that hundreds ... of cities will be destroyed by the Chinese. " 
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Original: A General of the Chinese army and dean at China's National Defense University  commented to visiting Hong Kong reporters on Friday that China might use nuclear weapons against the U.S., in a conflict over the Taiwan Strait.
Revised: A General in the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and dean at China's National Defense University commented to visiting Hong Kong reporters on Friday that China might use nuclear weapons against the U.S., in a conflict over the Taiwan Strait.
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Original: A General of the Chinese army and dean at China's National Defense University  commented to visiting Hong Kong reporters on Friday that China might use nuclear weapons against the U.S., in a conflict over the Taiwan Strait.
Revised: A General of the Chinese army and dean at the National Defense University commented to visiting Hong Kong reporters on Friday that China might use nuclear weapons against the U.S., in a conflict over the Taiwan Strait.
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Original:  US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack called the remarks "highly irresponsible" and "unfortunate", and expressed the hope that they did not reflect the views of the Chinese government.
Revised:  U.S. State Department spokesman Sean McCormack called the remarks "highly irresponsible" and "unfortunate", and expressed the hope that they did not reflect the views of the Chinese government.
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Original:  Echoing the official Xinhua News Agency,  China's Foreign Ministry officials said that Zhu was expressing personal views, and had warned the reporters accordingly, but stated that China would never tolerate "Taiwan independence".
Revised:  Echoing the official Xinhua News Agency, the People's Republic of China's Foreign Ministry officials said that Zhu was expressing personal views, and had warned the reporters accordingly, but stated that China would never tolerate "Taiwan independence".
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Original:  Reportedly, Maj. Gen. Zhu is not directly involved in the formulation of Chinese military strategy  
Revised:  Reportedly, Maj. Gen. Zhu is not directly involved in the formulation of Chinese military strategy . 
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Original:  "If the Americans draw their missiles and position-guided ammunition onto the target zone on China's territory, I think we will have to respond with nuclear weapons," Maj. Gen.  Zhu Chenghu said to the reporters of the Asian Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
Revised:  "If the Americans draw their missiles and position-guided ammunition onto the target zone on China's territory, I think we will have to respond with nuclear weapons," Maj. Gen. w: Zhu Chenghu said to the reporters of the Asian Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
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Original:  The U.S. is bound to defend Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and is currently Taiwan's largest arms supplier
Revised:  The U.S. may defend Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and is currently Taiwan's largest arms supplier
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Original:  "If the Americans draw their missiles and position-guided ammunition onto the target zone on China's territory, I think we will have to respond with nuclear weapons," Maj. Gen. w: Zhu Chenghu said to the reporters of the Asian Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
Revised:  "If the Americans draw their missiles and position-guided ammunition onto the target zone on China's territory, I think we will have to respond with nuclear weapons," Maj. Gen. Zhu Chenghu said to the reporters of the Asian Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
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Original: A General in the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)
Revised: A General in the Chinese (PLA)
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Original:  The U.S. may defend Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and is currently Taiwan's largest arms supplier
Revised:  The U.S. may defend Taiwan under the and is currently Taiwan's largest arms supplier
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Original:  The U.S. may defend Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and is currently Taiwan's largest arms supplier
Revised:  The U.S. may defend Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and is currently 
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Original:  The Red Sox had a chance to creep closer to the Yankees but a would-be 2 run shot off David Ortiz was caught  
Revised:  The Red Sox had a chance to creep closer to the Yankees but a would-be 2 run shot off David Ortiz was caught . 
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Original:  Today , eMule, which connects and transfer files via eDonkey, had user numbers of more than 9 million at one time.
Revised:  Today eMule, which connects and transfer files via eDonkey, had user numbers of more than 9 million at one time.
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Original:  Just one year ago the total number of eMule users barely reached 3 million.
Revised:  One year ago the total number of eMule users barely reached 3 million.
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Original:  This compares dramatically with a August, 2003 figure of just under 4 million users.
Revised:  This contrasts dramatically with an August, 2003 figure of just under 4 million users.
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Original:  This activity includes widespread distribution of unauthorized copyright content and comes despite legal pursuit of both users and developers of file-sharing software  as well as activities like these police raids in Europe and arrests in Hong Kong 
Revised:  Online file sharing reportedly includes the widespread distribution of unauthorized copyright content and comes despite legal pursuit of both users and developers of file-sharing software as well as activities like these police raids in Europe and arrests in Hong Kong 
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Original:  This activity includes widespread distribution of unauthorized copyright content and comes despite legal pursuit of both users and developers of file-sharing software  as well as activities like these police raids in Europe and arrests in Hong Kong 
Revised:  This activity includes widespread distribution of unauthorized copyright content and comes despite legal pursuit of both users and developers of file-sharing software as well as criminal prosecutions in Europe and arrests in Hong Kong 
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Original:  This activity includes widespread distribution of unauthorized copyright content and comes despite legal pursuit of both users and developers of file-sharing software  as well as activities like these police raids in Europe and arrests in Hong Kong 
Revised:  This activity includes widespread distribution of unauthorized copyright content and comes despite legal pursuit of both users and developers of file-sharing software as well as activities like these police raids in Europe and Hong Kong. 
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Original: Statistics released by online media measurement company BigChampagne indicate that the average number of simultaneous, individual connections to file sharing networks has increased to around 9 million by June, 2005, up nearly 5 million from 2003.
Revised: Statistics released by online media measurement company BigChampagne indicate that the average number of simultaneous, individual connections to file sharing networks has increased to around 9 million by June, 2005.
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Original:  The Supreme Court ruled last month that companies who provide file-sharing software are liable for the actions of those who use the service to download copyrighted files.
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Original:  Online file sharing reportedly includes the widespread distribution of unauthorized copyrighted content and continues despite civil prosecution of both users and developers of file-sharing software in the United States as well as criminal prosecutions in Europe and Hong Kong   .
Revised:  Online file sharing reportedly includes the widespread distribution of unauthorized copyrighted content and continues despite civil prosecution of both users and developers of file-sharing software in the United States as well as criminal prosecutions in Europe and Hong Kong . .
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Original:  Grokster and StreamCast Networks are two  examples of companies targeted for legal prosecution .
Revised:  Grokster and StreamCast Networks are two recent examples of companies targeted for legal prosecution .
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Original:  The Supreme Court ruled last month that companies who provide file-sharing software are liable for the actions of those who use the service to download copyrighted files.
Revised:  The Court ruled last month that companies who provide file-sharing software are liable for the actions of those who use the service to download copyrighted files.
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Original:  File sharing networks that work under a loosely formed open-source programming project, defy the definition of what could be called a company such as Shareaza.
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Original:   Few noncommercial programmers on open-source projects appear ready to quit over the court 's ruling, but they do discourage piracy talk on open forums.
Revised:  Few noncommercial programmers on open-source projects appear ready to quit over the Court 's ruling, but they do discourage piracy talk on open forums.
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Original: A man from San Marcos , Dave Newman, was swimming in the San Marcos river over the July 4th holiday weekend when he noticed  another man who had jumped into the river , not emerge from the water.
Revised: San Marcos resident , Dave Newman, was swimming in the San Marcos river over the July 4th holiday weekend when he noticed another man who had jumped into the river , not emerge from the water.
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Original: A man from San Marcos , Dave Newman, was swimming in the San Marcos river over the July 4th holiday weekend when he noticed  another man who had jumped into the river , not emerge from the water.
Revised: A man from San Marcos , Dave Newman, was swimming in the San Marcos river on the July 4th holiday weekend when he noticed another man who had jumped into the river , not emerge from the water.
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Original: A man from San Marcos , Dave Newman, was swimming in the San Marcos river over the July 4th holiday weekend when he noticed  another man who had jumped into the river , not emerge from the water.
Revised: A man from San Marcos , Dave Newman, was swimming in the San Marcos river over the July 4th holiday weekend when he noticed that another man who had jumped into the river , not emerge from the water.
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Original:  As he was attempting to rescue the man, Abed Duamni, a 35 year old from Houston , police arrived on the scene .
Revised:  As he was attempting to rescue the man, Abed Duamni, a 35 year old from Houston .
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Original:  The officers told Newman to swim to the shore closest them and get out of the water , but he swam to the far shore with  Duamni.
Revised:  The officers instructed Mr Newman to swim to the shore closest them and get out of the water , but he swam to the far shore with Duamni.
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Original:  The officers told Newman to swim to the shore closest them and get out of the water , but he swam to the far shore with  Duamni.
Revised:  The officers told Newman to swim to the nearest shore and get out of the water , but he swam to the far shore with Duamni.
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Original:  The officers told Newman to swim to the shore closest them and get out of the water , but he swam to the far shore with  Duamni.
Revised:  The officers told Newman to swim to the shore closest them and get out of the water but he instead swam to the far shore with Duamni.
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Original:  The officers told Newman to swim to the shore closest them and get out of the water , but he swam to the far shore with  Duamni.
Revised:  The officers told Newman to swim to the shore closest them and get out of the water , but he swam to the far shore with Mr Duamni.
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Original:  Upon getting out of the water , Texas State University police arrested him on the spot, for interfering with public duties.
Revised:  Upon his emergence from the river , Texas State University police arrested him on the spot, for interfering with public duties.
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Original:  Upon getting out of the water , Texas State University police arrested him on the spot, for interfering with public duties.
Revised:  Upon getting out of the water , Texas State University police arrested Mr Newman for interfering with public duties.
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Original:  After spending a night in Hays County jail, he is free on $2000 bail .
Revised:  Now free on $2000 bail .
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Original:  Now free on $2000 bail Mr. Newman is set to appear in court next month     
Revised:  Now free on $2000 bail Mr. Newman is set to appear in court next month . 
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Original:  Wham-O changed the name of the product to Frisbee to prevent copyright infringement  
Revised:  Wham-O changed the name of the product to Frisbee to prevent copyright infringement On the official Wham-O website, a statement was created which said: "As Frisbee discs keep flying though the air, bringing smiles to faces, Fred's spirit lives on. Smooth flights, Fred." The company continued to pay tribute to Fred, as he was called. "He was a nice guy. He helped a lot of people. He was an entrepreneur. He was always looking for something to do," Wham-O stated
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Original: On the official Wham-O website, a statement was created which said: "As Frisbee discs keep flying though the air, bringing smiles to faces, Fred's spirit lives on.
Revised: On the official Wham-O website, a statement was released which said: "As Frisbee discs keep flying though the air, bringing smiles to faces, Fred's spirit lives on.
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Original:  He was always looking for something to do," Wham-O stated 
Revised:  He was always looking for something to do," Wham-O commented. 
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Original:  Morrison, who son Walt said that "old age caught up" with him, had been suffering from cancer.
Revised:  Morrison, whose son Walt said that "old age caught up" with him, had been suffering from cancer.
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Original: The ABLT in flight Video of Thursday's test released by the Missile Defense Agency.
Revised: The ABLT in flight 
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Original:  The missile was liquid fuelled and said to be "threat-representative", possibly similar to a Scud.
Revised:  The missile was liquid-fuelled and said to be "threat-representative", possibly similar to a Scud.
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Original:  Last year Defense Secretary Robert Gates cut the program back to a single jet for research, suggesting it would not see actual deployment.
Revised:  Last year , Secretary of Defense Robert Gates cut the program back to a single jet for research, suggesting it would not see actual deployment.
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Original:  However  he said that directed energy weapons still had potential for missile defense
Revised:  However , he said that directed energy weapons still had potential for missile defense
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Original: The ABLT in flight The United States Missile Defense Agency have announced that their airborne laser system has successfully shot down a ballistic missile for the first time.
Revised: The ALTB in flight The United States Missile Defense Agency have announced that their airborne laser system has successfully shot down a ballistic missile for the first time.
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Original:  However, he said that directed energy weapons still had potential for missile defense  
Revised:  However, he said that directed energy weapons still had potential for missile defense . 
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Original:  However, he said that directed energy weapons still had potential for missile defense .
Revised:  However, he said that directed energy weapons still had potential for missile defense 
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Original:  200px|An infrared image of the Airborne Laser Testbed (right) destroying a threat representative short-range ballistic missile (left)  .
Revised:  200px|An infrared image of the Airborne Laser Testbed (right) disabling a threat-representative short-range ballistic missile (left) .
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Original:  At Firday, at University of Alabama's Shelby Center for Science and Technology in Huntsville, Alabama , three people were killed and another was injured during a campus shooting .
Revised:  At Firday, at University of Alabama's Shelby Center for Science and Technology in Huntsville, Alabama .
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Original:  Several other possible victims were  rushed by ambulance to a nearby hospital soon afterwards.
Revised:  Several other possible victims were soon rushed by ambulance to a nearby hospital soon afterwards.
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Original:  "Our first thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of the athlete," Jacques Rogge , president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), told international media.
Revised:  "Our first thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of the athlete," , president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), told international media.
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Original:  The International Luge Federation (FIL) is now in the process of conducting an internal investigation into the circumstances of what occurred.
Revised:  The is now in the process of conducting an internal investigation into the circumstances of what occurred.
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Original:  The forces comprise Afghans , American, British, and Canadian soldiers .
Revised:  The forces comprise Afghan , American, British, and Canadian soldiers .
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Original:  The forces comprise Afghans , American, British, and Canadian soldiers .
Revised:  The forces comprise Afghans , American, British, and Canadian troops .
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Original:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war, as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in the Helmand Province.
Revised:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war, as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province.
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Original:  The International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan has launched a large-scale siege on the town of Marja, currently held by Taliban insurgents.
Revised:  The International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan has launched a large-scale siege of the town of Marja, currently held by Taliban insurgents.
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Original:  The operation was announced several days in advance in order to allow the 80,000 civilians in the town a chance to leave, or prepare for the siege.
Revised:  The operation was announced several days in advance in order to allow the 80,000 civilians in the town an opportunity to leave, or prepare for the siege.
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Original:  Over 10,000 citizens subsequently left and the local government is preparing shelter for them in nearby towns.
Revised:  Reports indicate over 10,000 citizens subsequently left and the local government is preparing shelter for them in nearby towns.
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Original:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
Revised:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the conflict in Helmand , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
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Original:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
Revised:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in the province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
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Original:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
Revised:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO hopes to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
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Original:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
Revised:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers – a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
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Original:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent a Taliban resurgence in the area
Revised:  If successful, it could mark a turning point in the war , as Marja provides a base of operations for key Taliban figures in Helmand Province . Upon securing the town, NATO plans to quickly restore public service and provide alternative livelihoods for the town's opium farmers , in a bid to win over the population and prevent Taliban resurgence in the area
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Original:  The aim of the operation is to wrest control of the town in  Helmand Province from Taliban forces.
Revised:  The aim of the operation is to wrest control of the town in the Helmand Province from Taliban forces.
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Original:  The attacking forces comprise Afghan, American, British, and Canadian troops.
Revised:  The attacking forces consist of Afghan, American, British, and Canadian troops.
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Original: A winning British EuroMillions lottery ticket, worth  £56 million  , has been claimed.
Revised: A winning British EuroMillions lottery ticket, worth approximately £56 million , has been claimed.
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