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Beginning at twilight and extending into the evening, “The Cortège” starts with an overture, a six-piece band performing in the center of the field.

Flashy diplomatic overtures to Moscow appeared to be backfiring.

All overtures made towards him will be resisted by Villa, though there has also been speculation surrounding England striker Ollie Watkins.

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Despite those overtures, many Syrian Druze fear Israel’s growing presence in their areas and have sought a diplomatic resolution to their differences with the Syrian government.

The South Carolina trip is one of several overtures that Newsom has made to Southern voters in recent years.

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

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