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England come unstuck when they go back to their offensive box-kicking rather than playing in a way that got them into that leading position.

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They need to be sure that a trial will be fair, comprehensive and not suddenly come unstuck because it’s been rushed.

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With no clear route to delivering a second referendum - and Mr Swinney himself admitting after the election that the party is failing to win the argument with the public - the glue that bound the so-called broad church of SNP members now threatens to come unstuck.

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As the tournament progresses the pitches in India might get slower and more difficult for batting, meaning their approach to bludgeoning in the powerplay may come unstuck - but that could also suit the likes of Smith and Labuschagne, those happier to craft an innings over time.

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South Africa's history of failing to deliver under pressure in World Cups is infamous and their shock defeat by the Netherlands was a reminder of how even the most dominant side can come unstuck on any given day.

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

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