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Redford, the picture of a classic cowboy and blonde heartthrob, was no stranger to subverting expectations in his work onscreen.

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"More concerningly the flag of a different home nation is being subverted and used to express a particular position, across the UK, not just in Wales," she added.

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Conservatives also subvert markets and free enterprise by picking and choosing “winners” and “losers” through special tax breaks, subsidies and loan guarantees for big business.

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Republicans accused Democrats of trying to subvert the will of the voters, who passed independent redistricting 15 years ago, for their own partisan goals.

In the ruling made public Monday, Wilson said Essayli’s push to spike all charges against Kirk was an attempt to subvert his prior ruling.

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