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Merlin — Season 2 Episode 1

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a building where a dead body is buried

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a building where a dead body is buried

They visited the ancient tomb

a place where a dead body is buried

The king is in the tomb

to give up something valuable for a purpose

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to give up something valuable for a purpose

He sacrificed his time for the team

to kill a person or animal as an offering to a god or spirit

People used to sacrifice animals

to give up something valuable for a purpose

She sacrificed her career for her family

something given up for a greater cause

It was a huge sacrifice

a small room used for waiting before entering a main room

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a small room used for waiting before entering a main room

We sat in the anteroom before the meeting

at some time in the future

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at some time in the future

I will visit Japan one day

lasting for only one day

This was a one day trip

at some time in the future

One day I will visit Japan

to successfully control or defeat something

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to successfully control or defeat something

The army conquered the city

a man who practices magic

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a man who practices magic

The warlock cast a spell

the inner part or within something

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the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

in or into a place

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in or into a place

It is very hot inside

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

to need to do something

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to need to do something

I have got to leave now

to arrive at a place

I got to school late

to have the chance to do something

I got to see the concert

to have an emotional effect on someone

His words really got to me

to need to do something

I have got to go home now

to watch over something to keep it safe

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to watch over something to keep it safe

The dog is guarding the house

a place or system where people buy and sell goods or services

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a place or system where people buy and sell goods or services

I go to the market every Sunday

ready to be bought or sold

This product is ready for the market

the desire or need for a product or service among consumers

There is a big market for organic food

to advertise or tell people about a product or service

They market their products online

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

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a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

allowing very little freedom or flexibility

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allowing very little freedom or flexibility

The new boss has tighter rules

fitting very closely to the body

These jeans are tighter than my old ones

held or fixed firmly

Please hold the rope tighter

having very little space between two sides

The alleyway was tighter than I thought

very old

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very old

This building is ancient

from a long time ago

I love ancient history

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

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

an event that happens without warning

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an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

to go into a place or vehicle

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to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

a large group of people standing or moving together

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a large group of people standing or moving together

A phalanx of guards protected the king

to feel sad about something you did

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to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

to go and spend time with someone

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to go and spend time with someone

I will visit my grandmother

to cause harm or trouble to someone

The sickness visited the small town

to go to a place for a period of time

I will visit my grandmother tomorrow

a very famous person known for great achievements

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a very famous person known for great achievements

He is a football legend

a very old story from the past

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a very old story from the past

The legend of King Arthur is famous

a very old story that may not be true

It is only a local legend

to take something away or off

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to take something away or off

Please remove the box

to move away from the enemy in battle

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to move away from the enemy in battle

The army had to retreat

a quiet place or event for rest or thinking

She went on a weekend retreat

a quiet place for rest or thinking

They went to a mountain retreat for the weekend

to move back or away from a situation

The army decided to retreat

a supernatural being

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a supernatural being

The villagers feared the evil spirit in the forest

to act in a particular way toward someone or something

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to act in a particular way toward someone or something

She treats everyone with kindness

to give medical care to someone

The doctor will treat the patient

to pay for someone else's food or drink

I will treat you to lunch today

something that gives pleasure

This chocolate is a special treat

to let someone or something go

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to let someone or something go

Please release the bird

a legal document that gives up a claim or right

She signed a legal release

to let something go or make it available

The band will release their new album next week

a feeling of being free from stress or tension

Crying brought her a sense of release

a part of a gun that you pull to fire it

Pull the release to fire the gun

at any time; in all your life

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at any time; in all your life

Have you ever been to Rome

for all time

He is ever loyal to his duty

at no time

I will not ever go back

used to add force to a statement

It was ever so cold

from a time

Have you ever been to Paris

from a point in the past until now

Have you ever been to Paris

very close to something or someone

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very close to something or someone

He sat next to me

very close to being true

It is next to impossible

coming after the current one

Who is next to go

close to something

The book is next to the lamp

a hard covering worn to protect the body from injury

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a hard covering worn to protect the body from injury

The knight wore shiny metal armour

not easy

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not easy

This exam is hard

containing alcohol

This is a hard drink

not soft or yielding

The bed is too hard

with a lot of effort or energy

He works hard every day

used to give one reason or example

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used to give one reason or example

One thing I like about this house is the garden

to begin to be something

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to begin to be something

She wants to become a doctor

to change into a particular state or condition

Water will become ice

to look good on someone

That dress really becomes you

starting to be something

The weather will become cold

a stupid person

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a stupid person

He is a complete idiot

a very stupid or silly person

Do not be an idiot

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

to be the property of a person or entity

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to be the property of a person or entity

This book belongs to me

to be a part of a group or organization

I belong to a chess club

to be a member or property of something

This book belongs to me

to be owned by someone

This book belongs to me

the act of intentionally killing yourself

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the act of intentionally killing yourself

He attempted suicide

very easy to find or not special

This is a common mistake

a fast back-and-forth running drill in sports

We ran suicides during practice

to intentionally end one's own life

He committed suicide

a person whose job is to protect a place or people

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a person whose job is to protect a place or people

The guard is at the door

a state of being ready to protect against attack

You must keep your guard up

to watch over something to keep it safe

The dog guards the house

to reach a place

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to reach a place

He finally came to the city

to get into a particular state or condition

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to get into a particular state or condition

They finally came to an agreement

to become conscious again after being unconscious

He came to after the accident

to start to do something

I come to like this song

to go to someone for help or support

You can come to me for help

to reach a place

We will come to the city soon

to be about or relate to something

When it comes to cooking he is an expert

to enter your thoughts

The idea came to me suddenly

to arrive at a point or situation

We have come to a difficult decision

to arrive at a particular situation

The situation has come to an end

to become conscious again

The patient started to come to after the surgery

to become conscious again after being unconscious

She finally came to after the accident

to lead to a particular result

The total bill came to fifty dollars

to go to a place to see someone

Please come to my house this evening

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

used to introduce two possibilities

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used to introduce two possibilities

I don't know whether he will come

used to introduce two possibilities

I do not know whether he is coming

the parts of the body you stand on

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the parts of the body you stand on

My feet are cold

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The wall is ten feet high

a unit of length equal to 12 inches

The room is 10 feet wide

a soft steady light

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a soft steady light

The lamp gives a soft glow

to give off a soft steady light

The stars glow in the dark

to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

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to beat someone very easily in a game or competition

We destroyed the other team in the game

to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

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to damage something so badly that it cannot be fixed

The storm destroyed the village

to break something so it cannot be used again

The storm destroyed the old house

to end the life of a living thing

They had to destroy the sick dog

to take care of someone or something

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to take care of someone or something

I look after my little brother

to be responsible for someone or something and ensure their well-being or good condition

You must look after your dog

without knowing or meaning to

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without knowing or meaning to

He unwittingly offended her

to tell someone about possible danger

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to tell someone about possible danger

I warned him about the rain

a formal claim that someone has done something illegal

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a formal claim that someone has done something illegal

The police charged him with robbery

to put electrical energy into a device

I need to charge my phone

to demand an amount of money for goods or services

The hotel charges for breakfast

to ask for money for a service

They charge a high price

a command to rush forward or attack

The general gave the order to charge

a person or thing that someone is responsible for

The children were in her charge

to move quickly and with force

The bull charged at the matador

to formally say that someone has done something illegal

The police will charge him with robbery

to move quickly and aggressively toward someone or something

The soldiers charge the enemy position

the position of having control or responsibility

She is in charge of the team

to have authority or responsibility over something

The manager charges the department

responsible for managing or controlling something

Who is in charge of this project

to rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

to change words from one language to another

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to change words from one language to another

Please translate this letter for me

to change something from one form to another

He can translate the book into English

to explain the meaning of something in other words

Can you translate this sentence

feeling regret or expressing apology

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feeling regret or expressing apology

I am sorry for being late

to get a prize or victory

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to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

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despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrasting idea

Although it was raining, we went out

not having any dirt or marks

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not having any dirt or marks

Please put on a clean shirt

fully or totally

I clean forgot the date

following the rules and not using unfair methods

They played a clean game

not involved in illegal or dishonest activities

He has a clean record

easy to understand or interpret

This is a clean answer

to hit someone, especially in the face

He cleaned him in the face

not guilty of a crime

The jury found him clean

not having done anything illegal

His record is clean

free from dirt or marks

Please keep your room clean

completely free of dirt or marks

The glass is completely clean

to go with someone to a place to guide or protect them

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to go with someone to a place to guide or protect them

He will escort you to the door

a person who goes with someone to a place

He acted as her escort

a person who is paid for sex

He hired an escort for the evening

a four-wheeled road vehicle

He drives an old Escort

to make something by putting parts together

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to make something by putting parts together

They build a new house

the shape and size of a person's body

He has a strong build

to create or establish something over time

We want to build a strong team

to become larger or stronger

The excitement began to build

the joint connecting the arm to the body

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the joint connecting the arm to the body

My shoulder hurts

a duty or burden you must carry

He bears a heavy shoulder for the team

the part of a road next to the main driving lane

He pulled the car onto the shoulder

the ability to notice or pay attention to something

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the ability to notice or pay attention to something

She has a good eye for art

the part of your body used to see

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the part of your body used to see

I have two eyes

the central part of a storm

The eye of the storm is calm

to look at someone or something

He eyed the stranger suspiciously

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

a person who works for someone else

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a person who works for someone else

The servant cleaned the house

a person who works in another person's home

They hired a servant to clean the house

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

used to express what you plan to do

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used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

the male ruler of an independent country

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the male ruler of an independent country

The king lives in a large palace

the most important piece in the game of chess

You must protect your king

a person considered the most successful or powerful in a particular field

He is the king of pop music

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to make something no longer useful or effective

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to make something no longer useful or effective

This error defeats the purpose of the experiment

to beat someone in a contest or fight

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to beat someone in a contest or fight

Our team defeated them

to be beaten by someone in a contest or fight

The team was defeated in the game

failing to win a game or contest

He accepted his defeat

the evening before today

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the evening before today

I went to the cinema last night

the evening before today

I slept well last night

to expect something to happen, especially something good

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to expect something to happen, especially something good

He got more than he bargained for

an agreement between two people or groups

We made a bargain

something bought for less than its usual price

This car was a real bargain

to discuss the terms of an agreement

We had to bargain for the price

in the right way

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in the right way

Please close the door properly

in the right way

Please close the door properly

to be the responsibility of someone

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to be the responsibility of someone

The final decision lies with the manager

to engage in sexual intercourse

He lay with her

to hurt someone in return for harm they caused

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to hurt someone in return for harm they caused

He took revenge on his enemy

the act of hurting someone who hurt you

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the act of hurting someone who hurt you

He wanted revenge for the joke

the act of punishing someone for a wrong

She sought vengeance for her friend

someone who stays alive after a dangerous event

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someone who stays alive after a dangerous event

He is a survivor of the crash

a popular reality TV competition program

I love watching Survivor

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a task or job that you must do

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a task or job that you must do

It is my duty to help you

a thing that you must do

It is my duty to help others

things you must do

It is your duty to help him

a tax paid on goods

You must pay duty on these goods

without doubt; definitely

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without doubt; definitely

I will certainly help you

to pay attention to sound

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to pay attention to sound

I listen to music

to give attention to a sound or person speaking

I like to listen to music

to give attention to a sound or someone speaking

Please listen to my advice

to hear and focus on something

Listen to the teacher

a word used to say hi

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a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

to fail to notice something

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to fail to notice something

I overlooked a small mistake

to have a view of something from above

The hotel overlooks the ocean

to not see or pay attention to something

I overlooked the error in the document

a place that gives a good view of the area below

We stopped at the overlook to take photos

to want something to happen or be true

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to want something to happen or be true

I wish for a better world

the number 1

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the number 1

I have one apple in my bag

one part of a series (e.g., an episode)

I watched episode one last night

a very short period of time

Wait for one moment please

to a small degree

This is one better than that

any object or matter

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any object or matter

I can eat anything

any object or matter

I don't have anything

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