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Rainforests such as the Amazon are vital in the fight against rising global temperatures, acting as carbon sinks as well as being irreplaceable hotspots for biodiversity.

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But some conceits stampede through profoundly repugnant swamplands, sinking into straight-up stereotyping in the process.

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Dozens of people are missing and one person has died after a boat carrying migrants sank near the border between Thailand and Malaysia.

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Still, the stock sank nearly 11% the next day because some analysts and investors concluded expenses were too high and its crypto-trading business looked a little light.

"For a long time I wasn't able to sink putts from that distance and even if my approach play was good, I wouldn't be able to make birdies," said the 26-year-old Hataoka.

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

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