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Misuse of botulinum toxin can cause serious harm - from headaches and blurred vision to, in rare cases, respiratory failure or even death.

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The hosting slot on a comedy show is a serious job for any stand-up.

Sanford also appeared to be a father of a son who had serious health issues, according to posts from his family and a fundraising page.

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After it came to power, Labour suspended 30 out of around 350 arms export licences to Israel, saying there was a "clear risk" the equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international law.

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He said investors did not "appear to see this as a serious threat" at present.

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

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