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I felt energised at the prospect of him becoming manager after the debacle of Russell Martin's tenure, when I'd just lost all hope and belief in the club.

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The abuse Martin endured will not be lost on any potential target, the instant judgement and the necessity to win from the get-go will not be for everybody.

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"Two years of conflict have left death and destruction everywhere, especially in the hearts of those who have brutally lost their children, their parents, their friends, everything", Pope Leo said.

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The nuns were evacuated without injuries but many priceless artworks and artefacts were thought to be lost, according to Italian media reports.

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It was a nod to a president who had campaigned openly for the award for himself, and was clearly indignant that he lost out.

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

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