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Heather Oliver, for Mr Berrill, said he had "not shirked the reality of his own misconduct" and had not resigned like the others.

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BC Smith calls “Phasmagorica” an “experiment,” shirking at the word performance.

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An electric runner, skilful with both her hands and boot, who never shirks the tough stuff - any side in the world would miss Ellie Kildunne.

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None of the trio shirked their responsibility, delivering a lion-hearted effort on Saturday in particular.

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But everything up to this point shows he never shirks a challenge, and he usually finds success.

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

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