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They rig a cargo net to swim safely off the stern.

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The services of a life-preserving, ego-boosting retinue of intimidating protectors — picture dark glasses, earpiece, stern visage — were cited by more than one Harris associate, past and present, as a factor in her deliberations.

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Serbia, in those more hostile surroundings, will present the sternest challenge of Tuchel's reign.

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It’s up to you, however, to decide if you want to witness the full effort of his performance from bloody stem to depressing stern.

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While the centre of the ship is relatively intact, there is a lot of damage at the stern and the bow has split into two.

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

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