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During the 1980s, Petty crime was a significant problem in the country.

If one or two trains run late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire rail service.

My grandma is always moaning about her health.

I hope his talent will rub off on me.

They got involved with a dodgy businessman and lost all their savings.

Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery in 1862. Educationalists have called on the government to abolish tax on computers. The government has pledged to abolish child poverty by 2020.

Doris seemed reluctant to join the discussion.

You always win this county by a landslide. A landslide approval was voiced for his candidacy.

I dread to think about consequences.

Analyze the figure and present your conclusions.

We must remember that trade is essentially a good thing.

Stop poking fun at me! Prime minister pokes fun at the leader of the opposition.

Since the emergence of this new situation, we have been in constant contact with the key players. The emergence of the submarine can be done in three hours.

It's just a mere pie, nothing special. He finished the race in a mere hour.

Your exploit is the only thing in the newspapers right now.

The Treaty of Lisbon was initially known as the Reform Treaty. The king proposed a treaty.

The company is in imminent danger of collapse. Even facing imminent death, there was no fear in his eyes.