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against

[uh-genst, uh-gaynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /


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After unravelling against Andreeva, she produced the positive start she desired by firing in an angled forehand winner to clinch an immediate break of serve.

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The policy also said the FDA would continue to enforce laws against products that appealed to children with cartoon figures or devices shaped like toys.

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