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While “repatriation” is sometimes used as a euphemism for deportations, in the context of the 1930s schemes it was used to convince Mexican Americans, citizens or not, to leave the United States voluntarily.

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“We know where we’re supposed to get to as far as our spots, our running patterns, offensive schemes our plays — we know all of that. Just about a matter of executing it.”

Trump also said he's looking to end birthright citizenship, as it complicates his deportation schemes for people who immigrated illegally and then had children.

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While many employers have more generous sick pay schemes, around one in four workers have to rely on the legal minimum.

From BBC

It said any measures fitted under government schemes must be done by a Trustmark-registered installer and to the highest standards, with any issues fixed promptly.

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

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