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1 side
[saɪd] 1. n 2. adj 3. vito side with sb — stawać (stanąć perf) po czyjejś stronie
by the side of — przy +instr
side by side — work wspólnie; stand obok siebie
the right/wrong side — właściwa/niewłaściwa strona
to put sth to one side — odkładać (odłożyć perf) coś na bok
* * *1. noun1) ((the ground beside) an edge, border or boundary line: He walked round the side of the field; He lives on the same side of the street as me.) strona, bok2) (a surface of something: A cube has six sides.) bok, ściana3) (one of the two of such surfaces which are not the top, bottom, front, or back: There is a label on the side of the box.) bok4) (either surface of a piece of paper, cloth etc: Don't waste paper - write on both sides!) strona5) (the right or left part of the body: I've got a pain in my side.) bok6) (a part or division of a town etc: He lives on the north side of the town.) część, strona7) (a slope (of a hill): a mountain-side.) stok8) (a point of view; an aspect: We must look at all sides of the problem.) punkt widzenia9) (a party, team etc which is opposing another: Whose side are you on?; Which side is winning?) strona2. adjective(additional, but less important: a side issue.) uboczny- - side- - sided
- sidelong
- sideways
- sideburns
- side effect
- sidelight
- sideline
- sidelines
- side road
- sidestep
- side-street
- sidetrack
- sidewalk
- from all sides
- on all sides
- side by side
- side with
- take sides -
2 over
['əuvə(r)] 1. adv1) ( across)to cross over to the other side — przechodzić (przejść perf) na drugą stronę
to ask sb over — zapraszać (zaprosić perf) kogoś (do domu or do siebie)
over here/there — tu/tam
3) ( finished)to be over — skończyć się ( perf)
4) ( excessively) zbyt, nadmiernieshe's not over intelligent, is she? — nie jest zbyt or nadmiernie inteligentna, prawda?
5) ( remaining)6)2. prepover and over (again) — wielokrotnie, w kółko (inf)
to spread a sheet over sth — rozkładać (rozłożyć perf) na czymś prześcieradło
2) ( on the other side of) po drugiej stronie +gen; ( to the other side of) przez +acc, na drugą stronę +gen3) ( more than) ponad +accover and above — poza +instr, w dodatku do +gen
4) ( during) przez +acc, podczas +gen* * *['əuvə] 1. preposition1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) po(nad)2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) nad, na3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) na4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) na5) (about: a quarrel over money.) o6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) przez7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) przez8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) nad2. adverb1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.)2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.)3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.)4) (downwards: He fell over.)5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.)6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.)7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.)3. adjective(finished: The affair is over now.) ponad, prze-4. noun((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) seria rzutów/piłek (w krykiecie)5. as part of a word1) (too (much), as in overdo.) prze-2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.) nad-3) (covering, as in overcoat.) na-4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.) prze-5) (completely, as in overcome.) prze-•- over all
- over and done with -
3 through
[θruː] 1. prepprzez +acc2. adjtrain etc bezpośredni3. advbezpośrednio, prostoto put sb through to sb ( TEL) — łączyć (połączyć perf) kogoś z kimś
to be through with sb/sth — skończyć ( perf) z kimś/czymś
"no through road" ( BRIT) — ślepa uliczka
"no through traffic" (US) — ślepa uliczka
* * *[Ɵru:] 1. preposition1) (into from one direction and out of in the other: The water flows through a pipe.) przez2) (from side to side or end to end of: He walked (right) through the town.) przez3) (from the beginning to the end of: She read through the magazine.) (od początku) do końca4) (because of: He lost his job through his own stupidity.) przez5) (by way of: He got the job through a friend.) przez, dzięki6) ((American) from... to (inclusive): I work Monday through Friday.) od... do... włącznie2. adverb(into and out of; from one side or end to the other; from beginning to end: He went straight/right through.) na wylot, do końca3. adjective1) ((of a bus or train) that goes all the way to one's destination, so that one doesn't have to change (buses or trains): There isn't a through train - you'll have to change.) bezpośredni2) (finished: Are you through yet?) gotowy (z czymś)•4. adverb(in every part: The house was furnished throughout.) wszędzie- soaked
- wet through
- through and through
- through with -
4 heel
[hiːl] 1. n 2. vtdorabiać (dorobić perf) obcas or obcasy do +gento bring to heel — przywoływać (przywoływać perf) do nogi ( fig) zmuszać (zmusić perf) do posłuszeństwa
to take to one's heels ( inf) — brać (wziąć perf) nogi za pas, dawać (dać perf) nogę (inf)
* * *[hi:l] 1. noun1) (the back part of the foot: I have a blister on my heel.) pięta2) (the part of a sock etc that covers this part of the foot: I have a hole in the heel of my sock.) pięta3) (the part of a shoe, boot etc under or round the heel of the foot: The heel has come off this shoe.) obcas2. verb1) (to put a heel on (a shoe etc).) dorobić obcas2) ((usually with over) (of ships) to lean to one side: The boat heeled over in the strong wind.) przechylać się•- - heeled- at/on one's heels
- kick one's heels
- take to one's heels
- to heel
- turn on one's heel -
5 cross
[krɔs] 1. n 2. vtstreet, room przechodzić (przejść perf) przez +acc; cheque zakreślać (zakreślić perf); arms, animals, plants krzyżować (skrzyżować perf); ( thwart) person psuć (popsuć perf) szyki +dat; plan krzyżować (pokrzyżować perf)Phrasal Verbs:3. vi4. adjthe boat crosses from … to … — łódź kursuje między +instr a +instr
podenerwowany, poirytowanyto cross o.s. — żegnać się (przeżegnać się perf)
to cross one's legs — zakładać (założyć perf) nogę na nogę
they've got their lines/wires crossed ( fig) — mówią o dwóch różnych rzeczach
* * *[kros] I adjective(angry: I get very cross when I lose something.) zły- crosslyII 1. plural - crosses; noun1) (a symbol formed by two lines placed across each other, eg + or x.) krzyż2) (two wooden beams placed thus (+), on which Christ was nailed.) krzyż3) (the symbol of the Christian religion.) krzyż4) (a lasting cause of suffering etc: Your rheumatism is a cross you will have to bear.) utrapienie5) (the result of breeding two varieties of animal or plant: This dog is a cross between an alsatian and a labrador.) krzyżówka6) (a monument in the shape of a cross.) krzyż7) (any of several types of medal given for bravery etc: the Victoria Cross.) krzyż2. verb1) (to go from one side to the other: Let's cross (the street); This road crosses the swamp.) przekraczać, przecinać2) ((negative uncross) to place (two things) across each other: He sat down and crossed his legs.) krzyżować3) (to go or be placed across (each other): The roads cross in the centre of town.) przecinać się4) (to meet and pass: Our letters must have crossed in the post.) mijać się5) (to put a line across: Cross your `t's'.) przekreślać6) (to make (a cheque or postal order) payable only through a bank by drawing two parallel lines across it.) przekreślać7) (to breed (something) from two different varieties: I've crossed two varieties of rose.) krzyżować8) (to go against the wishes of: If you cross me, you'll regret it!) krzyżować plany•- cross-- crossing
- crossbow
- cross-breed
- cross-bred
- crosscheck 3. noun(the act of crosschecking.)- cross-country skiing
- cross-examine
- cross-examination
- cross-eyed
- cross-fire
- at cross-purposes
- cross-refer
- cross-reference
- crossroads
- cross-section
- crossword puzzle
- crossword
- cross one's fingers
- cross out -
6 aside
[ə'saɪd] 1. adv 2. n( incidental remark) uwaga f na marginesie; ( THEAT) uwaga f na stronie ( skierowana do publiczności)to brush objections aside — przechodzić (przejść perf) do porządku dziennego nad zastrzeżeniami
* * *1. adverb(on or to one side: They stood aside to let her pass; I've put aside two tickets for you to collect.) z boku, na bok2. noun(words spoken (especially by an actor) which other people (on the stage) are not supposed to hear: She whispered an aside to him.) tekst `na stronie` -
7 compare
[kəm'pɛə(r)] 1. vt2. vito compare sb/sth to — ( liken) porównywać (porównać perf) kogoś/coś z +instr, przyrównywać (przyrównać perf) kogoś/coś do +gen
to compare (un)favourably with — wypadać (wypaść perf) (nie)korzystnie w porównaniu z +instr
compared with/to — w porównaniu z +instr
* * *[kəm'peə]1) (to put (things etc) side by side in order to see to what extent they are the same or different: If you compare his work with hers you will find hers more accurate; This is a good essay compared with your last one.) porównywać2) (to describe as being similar to: She compared him to a monkey.) porównywać3) (to be near in standard or quality: He just can't compare with Mozart.) równać się•- comparative
- comparatively
- comparison -
8 list
[lɪst] 1. nlista f, spis m2. vt( record) wyliczać (wyliczyć perf), wymieniać (wymienić perf); ( COMPUT) listować (wylistować perf); ( write down) robić (zrobić perf) listę +gen, spisywać (spisać perf); ( put down on list) umieszczać (umieścić perf) na liście3. viship mieć przechył* * *I 1. [list] noun(a series eg of names, numbers, prices etc written down or said one after the other: a shopping-list; We have a long list of people who are willing to help.) lista, wykaz, spis2. verb(to place in a list: He listed the things he had to do.) zrobić wykazII 1. [list] verb(to lean over to one side: The ship is listing.) mieć przechył2. nounThe ship had a heavy list.) przechył -
9 tip
[tɪp] 1. n(of paintbrush, tree) czubek m; ( of tongue) koniec m; ( gratuity) napiwek m; ( BRIT) ( for rubbish) wysypisko nt; ( for coal) hałda f; ( advice) rada f, wskazówka f2. vtwaiter dawać (dać perf) napiwek +dat; (bowl, bottle) przechylać (przechylić perf); (also: tip over) przewracać (przewrócić perf); (also: tip out) wysypywać (wysypać perf); ( predict) typować (wytypować perf)Phrasal Verbs:- tip off* * *I 1. [tip] noun(the small or thin end, point or top of something: the tips of my fingers.) koniuszek2. verb(to put, or form, a tip on: The spear was tipped with an iron point.) zakończyć, okuć- tipped- tip-top
- be on the tip of one's tongue II 1. [tip] past tense, past participle - tipped; verb1) (to (make something) slant: The boat tipped to one side.) przechylać (się)2) (to empty (something) from a container, or remove (something) from a surface, with this kind of motion: He tipped the water out of the bucket.) wylewać, wysypywać3) (to dump (rubbish): People have been tipping their rubbish in this field.) rzucać2. noun(a place where rubbish is thrown: a refuse/rubbish tip.) śmietnisko- tip overIII 1. [tip] noun(a gift of money given to a waiter etc, for personal service: I gave him a generous tip.) napiwek2. verb(to give such a gift to.) dać napiwekIV [tip] noun(a piece of useful information; a hint: He gave me some good tips on/about gardening.) rada, wskazówka- tip off -
10 align
[ə'laɪn]vt* * *1) (to put in a straight line or in parallel lines.) ustawać2) (to attach (oneself) to one side in an argument, politics etc: He aligned himself with the rebels.) stanąć po stronie -
11 lay aside
vtodkładać (odłożyć perf) (na bok)* * *(to put away or to one side, especially to be used or dealt with at a later time: She laid the books aside for later use.) odłożyć na bok -
12 right
[raɪt] 1. adj( correct) dobry, poprawny; ( suitable) właściwy, odpowiedni; ( morally good) dobry; ( not left) prawy2. n( what is morally right) dobro nt; ( entitlement) prawo nt; ( not left)3. adv 4. vt 5. exclthe right time — ( exact) dokładny czas; ( most suitable) odpowiedni czas
you are French, is that right? — jesteś Francuzem, prawda?
right before/after — tuż przed +instr /po +loc
right ahead — walk etc prosto przed siebie
right against the wall — przy samej ścianie, tuż przy ścianie
to right oneself — ship wyprostowywać się (wyprostować się perf)
* * *1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) prawy2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) właściwy3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) słuszny4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) odpowiedni2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) prawo2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) słuszność, Racja!3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) prawa strona4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) prawica3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) dokładnie2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) zaraz3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tuż4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) całkiem5) (to the right: Turn right.) w prawo6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) dobrze4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) wyprostować2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) naprawić5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') dobrze- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) prawicowy- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right -
13 hang
[hæŋ] 1. pt, pp hung, vt, pt, pp hanged 2. vionce you have got the hang of it, … ( inf) — jak już raz chwycisz, o co chodzi, … (inf)
Phrasal Verbs:- hang on- hang out- hang up* * *[hæŋ]past tense, past participle - hung; verb1) (to put or fix, or to be put or fixed, above the ground eg by a hook: We'll hang the picture on that wall; The picture is hanging on the wall.) wieszać, powiesić2) (to fasten (something), or to be fastened, at the top or side so that it can move freely but cannot fall: A door hangs by its hinges.) zawiesić, wisieć3) ((past tense, past participle hanged) to kill, or to be killed, by having a rope put round the neck and being allowed to drop: Murderers used to be hanged in the United Kingdom, but no-one hangs for murder now.) wieszać (na szubienicy)4) ((often with down or out) to be bending, drooping or falling downwards: The dog's tongue was hanging out; Her hair was hanging down.) zwisać, opadać5) (to bow (one's head): He hung his head in shame.) zwiesić•- hanger- hanging
- hangings
- hangman
- hangover
- get the hang of
- hang about/around
- hang back
- hang in the balance
- hang on
- hang together
- hang up -
14 line
[laɪn] 1. n( mark) linia f, kreska f; ( wrinkle) zmarszczka f; ( of people) kolejka f; ( of things) rząd m, szpaler m; (of writing, song) linijka f, wiersz m; ( rope) lina f, sznur m; ( for fishing) żyłka f; ( wire) przewód m; ( TEL) linia f, połączenie nt; ( railway track) tor m; (bus, train route) linia f; ( fig) (attitude, policy) linia f, kurs m; (business, work) dziedzina f, branża f; ( COMM) ( of product(s)) typ m, model m2. vtroad ustawiać się (ustawić się perf) wzdłuż +gen, tworzyć (utworzyć perf) szpaler wzdłuż +gen; clothing podszywać (podszyć perf); container wykładać (wyłożyć perf)to line sth with sth — wykładać (wyłożyć perf) coś czymś
to line the streets — wypełniać (wypełnić perf) ulice
to cut in line (US) — wpychać się (wepchnąć się perf) do kolejki
in line — rzędem, w szeregu
in line with — w zgodzie z +instr
to bring sth into line with sth — dostosowywać (dostosować perf) coś do czegoś
to draw the line at doing sth — stanowczo sprzeciwiać się (sprzeciwić się perf) robieniu czegoś
Phrasal Verbs:- line up* * *I 1. noun1) ((a piece of) thread, cord, rope etc: She hung the washing on the line; a fishing-rod and line.) sznur, żyłka2) (a long, narrow mark, streak or stripe: She drew straight lines across the page; a dotted/wavy line.) linia3) (outline or shape especially relating to length or direction: The ship had very graceful lines; A dancer uses a mirror to improve his line.) sylwetka4) (a groove on the skin; a wrinkle.) zmarszczka5) (a row or group of objects or persons arranged side by side or one behind the other: The children stood in a line; a line of trees.) rząd, szereg6) (a short letter: I'll drop him a line.) `parę słów`7) (a series or group of persons which come one after the other especially in the same family: a line of kings.) linia, ród8) (a track or direction: He pointed out the line of the new road; a new line of research.) kurs, wytyczna9) (the railway or a single track of the railway: Passengers must cross the line by the bridge only.) tor10) (a continuous system (especially of pipes, electrical or telephone cables etc) connecting one place with another: a pipeline; a line of communication; All (telephone) lines are engaged.) sieć, instalacja11) (a row of written or printed words: The letter contained only three lines; a poem of sixteen lines.) wiersz, linia12) (a regular service of ships, aircraft etc: a shipping line.) linia13) (a group or class (of goods for sale) or a field of activity, interest etc: This has been a very popular new line; Computers are not really my line.) towar, asortyment, branża14) (an arrangement of troops, especially when ready to fight: fighting in the front line.) linia (bojowa)2. verb1) (to form lines along: Crowds lined the pavement to see the Queen.) tworzyć szpaler2) (to mark with lines.) kreskować•- lineage- linear- lined- liner- lines- linesman
- hard lines!
- in line for
- in
- out of line with
- line up
- read between the lines II verb1) (to cover on the inside: She lined the box with newspaper.) wyłożyć2) (to put a lining in: She lined the dress with silk.) podszyć•- lined- liner- lining -
15 reverse
[rɪ'vəːs] 1. n( opposite) przeciwieństwo nt; ( of paper) odwrotna strona f; ( of cloth) lewa strona f; (of coin, medal) rewers m; (also: reverse gear) (bieg m) wsteczny; ( setback) niepowodzenie nt; ( defeat) porażka f2. adj 3. vtorder, roles odwracać (odwrócić perf); decision, verdict unieważniać (unieważnić perf); car cofać (cofnąć perf)4. vi ( BRIT)* * *[rə'və:s] 1. verb1) (to move backwards or in the opposite direction to normal: He reversed (the car) into the garage; He reversed the film through the projector.) cofać2) (to put into the opposite position, state, order etc: This jacket can be reversed (= worn inside out).) odwrócić3) (to change (a decision, policy etc) to the exact opposite: The man was found guilty, but the judges in the appeal court reversed the decision.) zmienić, cofnąć2. noun1) (( also adjective) (the) opposite: `Are you hungry?' `Quite the reverse - I've eaten far too much!'; I take the reverse point of view.) przeciwieństwo2) (a defeat; a piece of bad luck.) porażka3) ((a mechanism eg one of the gears of a car etc which makes something move in) a backwards direction or a direction opposite to normal: He put the car into reverse; ( also adjective) a reverse gear.) bieg wsteczny4) (( also adjective) (of) the back of a coin, medal etc: the reverse (side) of a coin.) rewers•- reversal- reversed
- reversible
- reverse the charges -
16 way
[weɪ]n( route) droga f; ( access) przejście nt; ( distance) kawał(ek) m (drogi); ( direction) strona f; (manner, method) sposób m; ( habit) zwyczaj m, przyzwyczajenie ntwhich way? — this way — którędy? — tędy
to fight one's way through a crowd — torować (utorować perf) sobie drogę przez tłum
to lie one's way out of sth — wyłgać się ( perf) od czegoś
to keep out of sb's way — trzymać się z dala od kogoś, nie wchodzić komuś w drogę
to go out of one's way to do sth — zadawać (zadać perf) sobie wiele trudu, żeby coś zrobić
to lose one's way — błądzić (zabłądzić perf), gubić (zgubić perf) drogę
to make way (for sb/sth) — robić (zrobić perf) miejsce (dla kogoś/czegoś)
to get one's own way — stawiać (postawić perf) na swoim
the wrong way round — odwrotnie, na odwrót
no way! ( inf) — ani mi się śni! (inf)
by the way — à propos, nawiasem mówiąc
"way in" ( BRIT) — "wejście"
"way out" ( BRIT) — "wyjście"
* * *[wei] 1. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) droga2) (a route, direction etc: Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway.) droga3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) ulica4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) droga, odległość5) (a method or manner: What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions.) sposób6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) sposób, wzgląd7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) zwyczaj8) (used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving: He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food.)2. adverb((especially American) by a long distance or time; far: The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime.) daleko- wayfarer- wayside
- be/get on one's way
- by the way
- fall by the wayside
- get/have one's own way
- get into / out of the way of doing something
- get into / out of the way of something
- go out of one's way
- have a way with
- have it one's own way
- in a bad way
- in
- out of the/someone's way
- lose one's way
- make one's way
- make way for
- make way
- under way
- way of life
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17 on
(CANADA) abbr= Ontario* * *[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) na2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) w, do3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) w, do4) (about: a book on the theatre.) na temat5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) na6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) na7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) na8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) w, nad9) (towards: They marched on the town.) na10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) przy11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) na, przez12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) przy13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) po14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) na2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) na (siebie, sobie)2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) dalej3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) włączony4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) w programie5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) na, do3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) w toku2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) aktualny•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto
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