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Gilmore Girls — Season 5 Episode 3

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a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

to say sorry for something you did wrong

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to say sorry for something you did wrong

I apologize for being late

to express regret for a mistake

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to express regret for a mistake

I apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

You should apologize for being late

the act of admitting you did something wrong

I apologize for being late

too bad or painful to accept

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too bad or painful to accept

He is an insufferable person

a place where dead bodies are burned

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a place where dead bodies are burned

The body was taken to the crematorium

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

a service that changes oil and tunes a car's engine

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a service that changes oil and tunes a car's engine

I took my car for a lube and tune

a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

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a hot liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

I like chicken soup

a hot liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

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a hot liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

The soup is hot

a liquid food made by cooking vegetables or meat in water

This soup is tasty

a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

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a movable panel at an entrance to a building or room

Close the door please

a movable panel that opens and closes to allow entry

The door is open

a movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building

Please close the door

a panel that opens to enter a room

He is at the door

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

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in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

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used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

eager to learn or know more

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eager to learn or know more

He is a curious student

having no contents

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having no contents

The room is empty

to flow out into a larger body of water

The river empties into the sea

lacking purpose or value

These are empty promises

to take everything out of a container

Please empty the trash

extra money given for service

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extra money given for service

He left a big tip

the pointed end of something

The tip of the pencil is broken

a large heap of waste or earth

The truck took the waste to the tip

to show or tell something that was hidden

He gave me a useful tip about the exam

the number of people who come to an event

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the number of people who come to an event

The turnout for the election was high

a number of people who attend an event

The turnout at the election was high

an additional amount of a drink or food

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an additional amount of a drink or food

Can I have a refill of my coffee

a large printed notice or picture

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a large printed notice or picture

He put a poster on the wall

a large picture or notice put up in a public place

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a large picture or notice put up in a public place

I saw a movie poster

the way a person pronounces words

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the way a person pronounces words

She speaks with a French accent

to make something more noticeable or prominent

The blue tie accents his eyes

a way of speaking typical of a region or group

He has a strong British accent

a type of hard yellow or orange cheese

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a type of hard yellow or orange cheese

I love cheddar cheese

a daily printed news report

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a daily printed news report

I read the newspaper every morning

to have an effect on someone or something

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to have an effect on someone or something

The weather affects my mood

to show a feeling or emotion through your behavior

He affected a look of surprise

a soft, smooth mass of food

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a soft, smooth mass of food

The baby ate the carrot puree

extremely good or impressive

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extremely good or impressive

You look fabulous today

extremely good or beautiful

You look absolutely fabulous today

causing slight anger or bother

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causing slight anger or bother

That noise is very annoying

causing slight anger or upset

This loud noise is very annoying

to move fast on your feet toward a place

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to move fast on your feet toward a place

He runs to the door

to reach a specific price, quantity, or total

The costs run to ten dollars

to go to someone for comfort or support when you are in trouble

Children run to their parents

to move quickly toward a place or person

The child ran to his mother

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

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a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

She wore a red bow

to lower your head or body as a sign of respect

He bowed to the king

the front part of a ship or boat

The sailors stood at the bow

a tool used to shoot arrows

He uses a bow and arrow

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

extremely good or impressive

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extremely good or impressive

That car is so cool

not excited or angry

Keep cool during the test

having a relatively low temperature; not hot or warm

The weather is cool today

to make a choice in an election or meeting

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to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

having both hands lifted up

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having both hands lifted up

She stood with her arms raised

moving from inside to outside a place

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moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

to slide and lose your balance

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to slide and lose your balance

He slipped on the ice

to give something to someone quietly and secretly

He slipped her a note

to move somewhere quietly and quickly

He slipped a note into his pocket

a small piece of paper

Write it on a slip of paper

a casual top with short sleeves and no collar

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a casual top with short sleeves and no collar

I bought a new white t-shirt

to go out with someone romantically

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to go out with someone romantically

He is dating a new girl

a way to find the age of old things

Carbon dating is used for fossils

the activity of going out with someone to see if you like them romantically

They started dating last month

not inside a building or room

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not inside a building or room

Let's go out

from inside to outside

Take out the trash

in a very good or complete way

I worked it out

to allow something to be known

The truth came out

a measure of temperature

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a measure of temperature

It is twenty degrees today

the amount or level of something

There is a high degree of risk

a title you get after finishing a course of study

She has a university degree

a unit used to measure temperature

It is 20 degrees outside

having a duty or being answerable for something

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having a duty or being answerable for something

He is responsible for the project

a physical or verbal struggle between people

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a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

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objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

I need new furniture for my room

large items used to sit, sleep, or store things in a home

We bought new furniture for our living room

to put on formal or special clothes

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to put on formal or special clothes

We need to dress up for the wedding

to make something look more attractive

You can dress up the room with flowers

to make something seem different or better than it really is

He tried to dress up the bad news

to put on formal or costume clothing

Children like to dress up for Halloween

a game where you wear costumes to pretend to be someone else

We like to play dress-up

to put on special or fancy clothes

People often dress up for parties

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

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happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

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no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

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happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

to state something as true or to demand ownership

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to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claims that he is innocent

to be the reason someone dies

The earthquake claimed many lives

to state something as true or to demand ownership

He claimed his lost bag

to say something is true without proof

She claims to be innocent

to think something is true without proof

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to think something is true without proof

I suppose you are right

to be required or expected to do something

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to be required or expected to do something

I suppose that you are right

to have a particular purpose or intention

You are supposed to arrive by ten

a group with similar features

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a group with similar features

What sort of food is this

to separate or order things into groups

Please sort these books

to deal with a problem or situation successfully

I will sort this problem out soon

to learn or discover something

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to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

to have a job at a place

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to have a job at a place

I work at a shop

to have a job or perform a task

She works at a hospital

to make an effort to improve something

You need to work at your tennis skills

to operate or perform as intended

This machine does not work at high speeds

to have a job in a place

I work at a big bank

directly under something

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directly under something

The cat is underneath the table

the part that is below something

I looked underneath the car

the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

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the early part of the day, from sunrise to noon

I wake up early in the morning

a short way to say 'good morning'

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a short way to say 'good morning'

Morning, how are you?

the early part of the day before noon

I drink coffee in the morning

the early part of the day

I drink coffee in the morning

unfriendly or aggressive feelings

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unfriendly or aggressive feelings

There was a lot of hostility between the two groups

a person who belongs to a group

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a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

not right or not working properly

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not right or not working properly

This answer is wrong

in a way that is not right or not correct

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in a way that is not right or not correct

You answered the question wrong

not morally right or acceptable

Stealing is wrong

not right or not working properly

Something is wrong with my car

to form letters or words on a surface

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to form letters or words on a surface

She writes content for the website

to put words or information into a document or space

Write your name here

a written order to a bank to pay money

I need to write a check for the rent

to create words on a page

I want to write a story

to form letters or words on a surface

Please write your name here

to accept something unpleasant without complaining

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to accept something unpleasant without complaining

I cannot tolerate this noise

to allow something or someone that is unpleasant

I cannot tolerate this noise

a contest or tournament, often with a trophy

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a contest or tournament, often with a trophy

They played in the big bowl

a round, deep dish used for food or as a trophy

I have a bowl of soup

to throw a ball to a batter in cricket

He learned how to bowl

to roll a ball in a game like ten-pin bowling

He bowls the ball slowly

to divide something into parts

She broke down the process

to stop functioning properly

The car has broken down

not in good condition or not working properly

The old truck is broken-down

a list of food and drinks available in a restaurant

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a list of food and drinks available in a restaurant

Can I see the menu

a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

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a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

I am reading the menu

a list of dishes available to order at a restaurant

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a list of dishes available to order at a restaurant

Can I see the menu please

a list of choices available on a device

Click the menu to see settings

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

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to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

happening without warning, intended to surprise

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happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

to make or become different

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to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

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to speak angrily with someone because you have different opinions

They always argue about money

to give reasons for or against something

He tried to argue his point of view

to speak against something

He argued against the plan

the money you earn to support yourself

Farming is his livelihood

after a long time or delay

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after a long time or delay

We eventually arrived home

after a long time or at the end

He eventually found his keys

after a long time or delay

He eventually arrived home

a small insect that lives in large groups

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a small insect that lives in large groups

The ant is small

something that happens as a result of an action or event

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something that happens as a result of an action or event

Her reaction was very positive

content

Her reaction to the news was unexpected

the way your body responds to something

He had an allergic reaction

a process in which substances change into new substances

The chemical reaction changed the color

the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

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the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers

He has a brilliant mind

to be upset or annoyed by something

I don't mind the cold

to have a plan or intention to do something

I mind to help him

to be responsible for something

Please mind your step on the stairs

a drawing that shows an area or information

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a drawing that shows an area or information

I need a map

to connect one thing to another

You need to map these values to the correct items

a drawing that shows where places are

Look at the map

very dirty or covered with dirt

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very dirty or covered with dirt

His shoes were filthy

extremely

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extremely

He is filthy rich

to wait or stop

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to wait or stop

Please hold on a moment

power or influence over someone

He has a firm hold on the team

to hold something tightly or keep it

Hold on to the rail

to keep something in a particular position or state

Hold on to your ticket

to keep a firm hold of something

Please hold on to the railing

a woman whose husband has died

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a woman whose husband has died

She became a widow

having lost a spouse by death

She became a widow when her husband died

a woman whose husband has died

She is a widow

a woman whose husband has died

The widow lives alone

to finally be in a particular situation

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to finally be in a particular situation

We wound up getting lost

to become deeply involved in something

He did not expect to wind up in this debate

to bring something to an end

We will wind up the meeting soon

to make someone feel nervous or excited

Don't wind him up before the test

to start a romantic relationship again after breaking up

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to start a romantic relationship again after breaking up

They decided to get back together

to start a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They decided to get back together

to improve a relationship with someone after a problem

We should get back together after that fight

to start dating someone again after a breakup

They decided to get back together

to understand something after thinking

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to understand something after thinking

I can't figure it out

a written symbol representing a number

The figure is written here

the form or shape of a person or thing

It is a strange figure

a person who is important or known

He is a leading figure in politics

to accept a difficult truth

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to accept a difficult truth

You have to face it eventually

to accept a difficult truth

Just face it and move on

to accept the truth of something

You just have to face it

to be the person who caused a problem

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to be the person who caused a problem

The driver was at fault for the accident

to need someone or something for help or support

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to need someone or something for help or support

I depend on my parents

to react too strongly to something

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to react too strongly to something

Don't overreact to the news

a structure with walls and a roof

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a structure with walls and a roof

This building is very tall

to make something by putting parts together

They are building a new house

the process of making a structure

The building of the new house is almost finished

to gradually become something over time

They are building on their past success

to start living in a new place

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to start living in a new place

The tenants will move in soon

to move closer to someone or something, often to attack or take control

The soldiers move in on the enemy base

to start living in a new house or apartment

They will move in tomorrow

to start living in the same home as someone else

They decided to move in together

to go into a place as a group

The team decided to move in

to go into a place without making noise

The cat moved in silently

to start living in the same home as someone

She moved in with her partner

prepared for immediate use

The house is move in ready

to start living in a new home

He moved in to a new apartment

to begin living in a new residence

We move in next week

to begin living in the same home as someone else

They are moving in as a couple

the act of moving to a new home

We have a move-in date next week

female people

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female people

The ladies are here

adult female person

She is a lady

a period of seven days

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a period of seven days

I will see you next week

a period of seven days

There are seven days in a week

a result or effect of an action or decision

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a result or effect of an action or decision

This decision has serious ramifications

having a very excited or crazy look in the eyes

The man looked wild eyed after the accident

having eyes that look very shocked or afraid

He stared at me with a wild-eyed expression

in a short time

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in a short time

I will see you soon

in the near future

I will see you soon

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