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The club also said it was relieved that Fogden was in "excellent hands".

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The kind of ace who harks back to a time when “bullpen days” didn’t exist, relieving was for wimps and starters were expected to serve as their own closers.

Two years ago, when Ms Kasabian purchased her home she said she was relieved to be away from the data centres that have taken over other parts of the county.

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“While we are relieved no one was injured, we are deeply concerned by the decision making that led to this incident,” the letter said.

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"Newfound wealth meant we could afford newfound drugs to relieve the boredom" of media interviews and TV performances, Ball said.

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