Conditions north of the band of rain, in Northern Ireland and Scotland, are likely to remain largely dry and bright with cooler temperatures and a fresher feel.

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To be clear, the Co-op isn't going to withdraw from banking tomorrow, so there is no reason for Co-op depositors to feel they are going to be left high and dry.

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The reason the billionaire oligarchs feel it is a legitimate fear that they could be left high and dry is because it will take many months for them to sell their stake: the sale would require regulatory approval and also the unwinding of the complex network of international companies through which they own their stake in TNK-BP.

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The irregularity of her features, her straight, dry hair, her small mouth, all caused her to cringe inwardly and suddenly to feel vulnerable.

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