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Gulls are kind of an interesting group because some of them are among the most coveted bird species on a bird list.

The last-minute withdrawal means South Africa will not be represented at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, where Ms Le Roux was among 120 beauty queens vying for the coveted title.

"It’s still a level of satisfaction that I feel is still sinking in because it is something I coveted and wanted to do for ever."

But after his election, Obama gave Clinton the coveted secretary of state post and eight years later backed her for president over Biden.

However, she has never won the coveted album of the year trophy, despite four nominations in the category.