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His absence only encouraged a willing Scotland to spin wide.

From BBC

The wider family, whose aristocratic ancestors can be traced to Norman times, had members belonging to various Christian denominations and at least one who was Jewish during Victorian times.

From BBC

Speaking on a wide range of topics ahead of Sunday's All-Star Game, Silver also said talks will take place next month on expanding the NBA with new franchises.

From Barron's

For comparison, Taiwan is roughly 100 kilometres wide.

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Scotland's speed was proving too much for England's depleted defence and, after Russell went wide to Steyn on the right, play swept across field with unmarked back-row forward Ritchie scoring a try on the left.

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