This is a fine, grand principle dear to the French foreign minister and a few others.

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But once upon a time train travel was a luxurious prospect that came with a frisson of glamour and adventure, not to mention fine dining, grand surroundings and impeccable service.

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Intending to build a private English kingdom in the Zambian wilds, he shipped out grand pianos and fine wines from the mother country, while local labourers reproduced traditional English furniture from native wood and lugged building materials through the bush for hours.

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Seven-time champion Michael Schumacher marked his 300th Grand Prix with a fine drive for seventh in the Mercedes ahead of their Toro Rosso pair of Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo.

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But he was fine, standing up again, grand.

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Whether his description of his efforts to walk this fine line that he gave to the grand jury was accurate.

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Despite its few minor shortcomings, Monaco Grand Prix does offer a fine racing simulation that can stand shoulder to shoulder with any other Formula One game available for the PlayStation.

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