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The unsolved case of Madeleine's disappearance was thrust back into the spotlight last month after the top suspect was released from a German prison.

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Although they live within their means, Man-su’s termination jettisons the You family from their tax bracket and thrusts its patriarch down a rabbit hole of shame and emasculation.

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I think he's started very strongly in what has been a difficult period for him because he's been thrust straight into action with no training time of note with us.

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According to residents in Gaza City, Israel has reacted to this by conducting rapid thrusts into urban areas, before pulling back within hours.

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And if it had gone missing during the depths of mostly difficult summer months, Kershaw’s retirement has thrust it back to the forefront.

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