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“So what’s one to do? They kept la migra out of the stadium,” referring to an unsuccessful June attempt by federal agents to enter the stadium parking lot.

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However, in 2016 she quit in protest at his leadership and backed an ultimately unsuccessful coup attempt by Owen Smith.

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Buyer demand at the time was strong and he struggled to find a home to purchase, making unsuccessful offers on 12 houses.

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Atkins remains optimistic about her adopted home state, notwithstanding her unsuccessful run for governor and the earful of criticisms she heard along the way,

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The size of the task he has ahead is well documented, given Martin's chaotic and unsuccessful 123-day tenure.

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

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