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Neither side wants this ceasefire deal to be seen as surrender.

From BBC

It remains to be seen whether or not that actually happens, but just the thought that it might is horrific, chilling, and dangerous, and the immunity ruling specifically creates an opportunity to fulfill those kinds of really frightening pledges.

From Slate

“God knows we have enough layers on homelessness. I can’t keep track. There are so many layers of governance and organization that streamlining is music to my ears if we can actually do it the right way. Whether this is the right way, that’s yet to be seen.”

It wants to be seen to be taking welfare reform seriously and not be seen as a "soft touch" – by some voters and a more hostile tabloid press.

From BBC

The attacking football West Ham fans hoped Lopetegui would introduce was rarely there to be seen as they struggled to score goals - their tally of 13 in their first 11 games was among the lowest in the Premier League with only Everton, Crystal Palace and bottom club Southampton scoring fewer.

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

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