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The Times deviated from its methodology for a specific situation.

This has allowed the 40-year-old coach to revamp his side into a 3-4-3 system that he has vowed not to deviate from after enjoying success with Sporting.

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The IDF statement continued: "The destruction of civilian property by soldiers is contrary to IDF values. As a rule, incidents that deviate from IDF orders and values will be examined, investigated, and addressed by commanders."

From BBC

He claimed: "One of the problems of science is it's become so politicised in the climate world, if you deviate from the church, your funding gets cut off."

From BBC

The first half of the film doesn’t deviate from the formula — it’s a little dull — but the second half is a superb right hook.

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

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