However, his approach to hitting allowed him to put his full weight behind every swing and the results would speak for themselves.

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It allowed merchants to determine the exact weight of goods, simplifying pricing.

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There was a solid Lib Dem turnout against - they mobilised 62 of a possible 91 peers, confirming the powerful party discipline which has always allowed them to punch above their weight in the Lords.

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These advances have allowed shipbuilders to reduce the size and weight penalties associated with electric drives.

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It wasn't until 1986 that boxing was allowed again after authorities realized its many weight classes could aid the country's pursuit of Olympic medals.

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Earthworms allowed to feed on live plants gained weight, and their performance would vary depending on what plants they were offered, such as legumes or grasses, suggesting they do derive nutritional benefits from such a diet.

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Schaaf liked spinning, which allowed her to burn calories without pounding her joints with the extra weight she was carrying.

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Pitchers were primarily rated on winning percentage, earned run average (ERA) and innings, with limited weight given to strikeouts and (inversely) walks and hits allowed per nine innings.

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