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Ostensibly curbing illicit migration from Africa over the desert to the Mediterranean, Hemedti's commanders also excelled in extortion and, reportedly, people-trafficking.

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It offers a necessary first step in restoring academic excellence to my university by curbing partisan activism in the classroom, promoting intellectual inquiry and refocusing the school’s mission on serving the American student.

While the UN review shows progress in curbing emissions over the next decade the projected fall is not enough to stop temperatures surging past global targets.

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SEOUL—Kim Jong Un is growing his nuclear arsenal but curbing his missile tests.

Piecemeal guidelines from various governmental bodies have centered on stopping below-cost pricing and curbing capacity in oversaturated sectors with measures such as tightening regulations and discouraging new investment in production.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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