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Calling the fight a no contest means the referee deemed the foul accidental rather than intentional, which would have resulted in a disqualification.

Among the “Christian stuff” that Stuckey believes the Bible deems true: There are only two genders, determined at conception, and marriage is between a man and a woman.

Prosecutors deemed the offence minor and filed a summary indictment, but the driver insisted he was innocent and requested a formal trial.

It was a bitterly cold, windy day, and smaller boats had been banned from going out, but this trawler was deemed sturdy enough to withstand the gales.

Such incidents have rattled homeowners, many of whom participate in the neighborhood-watch-style WhatsApp group that Stern messaged, where they trade information about porch pirates, solicitors and people they deem suspicious.