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After several near disasters and especially that one in Chernobyl, a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy.

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Recent border confrontations between the two countries lend credence to the rumors of an impending war.

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Deficiency of vitamin $$B1$$ causes a dysfunction of the nervous system and beriberi.

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He disregarded his wife's feelings in the matter, which made her furious enough to think of divorce.

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The new government regulation disallows disclosure of personal tax information.

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Most businessmen are dubious about predictions of a speedy economic recovery in Turkey.

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It is said that brown genes are dominant and blue ones are recessive.

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The old town hall was demolished and a new recreation center took its place.

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The fact that economists are able to distinguish virtually all of the causes of recessions does not mean they can accurately predict them.

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The government took some drastic measures against reckless drivers to be able to decrease the number of traffic accidents.