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Kier’s father left before his birth and the actor was raised by his mother.

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High supply costs had been raised by bosses at Exxon Mobil as one of the reasons why the company felt there was no longer a "competitive future for the site".

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But questions have been raised as to whether Cartel de los Soles actually exists and Venezuela's foreign ministry has "categorically, firmly, and absolutely rejected" the designation, which it describes as a "new and ridiculous lie".

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BMO Capital analyst Raj Ray raised his rating to the equivalent of Buy from Hold.

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Traders subsequently raised their bets for a rate cut, which in turn sent stocks higher on Friday.

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

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