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Standing stoutly on a granite rock just off Wilshire Boulevard in MacArthur Park, Harrison Gray Otis has lost his retinue.

The DPP, which has been in power for the last eight years, has stoutly rejected Beijing's claims over the island.

They were organised at the back and, for all Brighton's possession, Chelsea defended stoutly and chances were at a premium.

But Wales built up a lead before standing up to the physical test and defending stoutly, epitomised by try scorer Josh Adams' monstrous hit on Selestino Ravutaumada.

Beshear stoutly defended the funds’ management Thursday, saying: “Every transaction, every check, every cent is accounted for and where it’s been sent.”