The index surprised analysts, who were looking for a reading around 16.1.

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"Parents of boys in west Kent will not be surprised that we are looking for more places, " a statement said.

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So it surprised only a few when Grisha started travelling back, seeing old friends and making new ones, looking for his own golden formula.

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