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"Some of these firms have skilled plumbers and electricians going out and spending those days litter picking."

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“But then you have a lot of chefs in the kitchen picking, and they can’t get it wrong this time.”

Faith has chosen to commute rather than picking up a term-time job because she would "rather focus more on the education… while I have the opportunity".

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His daughter would warn him if she heard rumors of immigration officers near her high school, so he wouldn’t risk picking her up.

He added: "They are also calling out specific flights and picking people out of the queue to ensure they don't miss their flights."

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

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