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And I don't let that detract from what was a fantastic piece of teamwork, a collaborative experience where university academics and amateurs came together to search for Richard III.

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Despite a disappointing outlook for the near term, Buchalter said the company’s earnings call didn’t detract from his view that its free cash flow will “see expansion as this investment cycle abates.”

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Speaking on Wednesday before his first tournament since the Ryder Cup, McIlroy said the focus on the fans' behaviour detracts from a rare European win on American soil.

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And when you’re with other people, pocket the phone: Even its mere presence diverts attention and detracts from enjoyment.

"In addition, unexpectedly finding cremated ashes detracts from the enjoyment of others in a wild place and may be deeply upsetting."

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

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