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The group was nationally representative and randomly selected.

From Science Daily

In the end, the result was the same — disappointment.

From Los Angeles Times

The poll was triggered by the resignation of former Labour health minister Andrew Gwynne, who lost the Labour whip for offensive WhatsApp messages a year ago.

From BBC

Heated Rivalry has an undeniable kinship with Asian Boys' Love stories, says Anna, a BL enthusiast since she was a teen.

From BBC

It comes just weeks after Zhang was removed from his post, after he was accused of "serious violations of discipline and law" - typically a euphemism for corruption.

From BBC