Expected to weigh roughly 1.2 million pounds, the combination would roughly match the maximum takeoff weight of the largest, fully loaded Airbus A380 superjumbo plane, but the wings would be more than 120 feet longer than those of the Airbus A380.

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Best had the looks and charm to match his talent, a combination that meant he lived his life on and off the field under a permanent media spotlight.

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It improved upon older radiation technology with a combination of new software and hardware that could mold a radiation beam to match the shape of a tumor.

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The match itself was a straightforward affair for United, although a combination of stubborn Stoke defending and poor finishing, particularly from Dimitar Berbatov, initially frustrated the home team.

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Saints appeared to have the match under control at that stage, with the half-back combination of Burrow and McGuire largely peripheral figures for Leeds.

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"There's a good variety in this match" says John Lloyd. plenty of variety in that rally - a great combination of dropshots from Berrer, Murray hangs in there and the German wastes a golden opportunity at the net.

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The combination was first introduced by a football team of winemakers last June, on the eve of a match in Munich against a team of gourmet chefs.

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