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"The public is asked to stay away and allow the authorities to do their work," it added in a statement.
From BBC
The other firefighters, too, seemed eager to “just get this hose picked up,” Pike said, adding that he was working overtime the day after a holiday “because nobody else wanted to work it.”
From Los Angeles Times
Royal Mail said attending the committee would allow it to discuss the work it was doing to transform the company.
From BBC
“Your observation skills are admirable, Duane the polar bear, but your conjecturing needs work. It’s not melting; it’s tocking.”
From Literature
“You don’t know how to work it properly. You could hurt yourself.”
From Literature
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