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The clear-up wasn't too bad but the whole business felt like a big to-do for a quick midweek supper (I have a delicious salmon and noodle dish I can make in four minutes).
Bish, bash, bosh: putting Jamie's 30 Minute Meals to the test Tim Hayward 2010
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“Nodding” – where clear-up rates are boosted by persuading convicted offenders to admit to crimes they have not committed, in exchange for inducements such as a lower sentence.
See No Evil…… (at least until the next financial year) « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010
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On Thursday, representatives of the company distributed leaflets in the park saying that, following the clear-up, protesters will not be allowed to keep sleeping bags, tents, and other camping gear in the park.
Occupy Wall Street protesters set for Zuccotti Park showdown 2011
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“Nodding” – where clear-up rates are boosted by persuading convicted offenders to admit to crimes they have not committed, in exchange for inducements such as a lower sentence.
They Just Don’t Get It. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010
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"But we are concerned that that in the rush to clear the backlog – not least as the clear-up rate initially was fairly slow – principle may be being sacrificed to the timetable, and grants of settlement may be made that would not be allowed in other circumstances."
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Occupy Wall Street protesters begin a clear-up of Zuccotti Park in New York ahead of enforcement action by the park's owners.
Occupy Wall Street protesters set for Zuccotti Park showdown 2011
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Having said that, all officers need to be careful, because if that caught on, the chavs would get promoted faster than them on the basis of having a better clear-up rate! on February 15, 2009 at 6: 01 pm | Reply pchawkeye
The Customer Is Always Right « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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As a sign of how seriously the spill is being taken, Obama will break off a long weekend in Chicago on Friday to travel to Louisiana to witness the clear-up efforts.
BP faces extra $60bn in legal costs as US loses patience with Gulf clean-up 2010
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The clear-up of the Chinese lending party is only just beginning.
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Kassim reserves his greatest wrath for the UK government, which has so far refused to compensate those injured by British munitions or offer any large-scale contributions to the clear-up.
El Alamein's new desert battle as mine victims search for justice Jack Shenker in El Alamein 2010
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