"It's a fine line between being perfect role models and being competitive - we must not lose the edge, " said Watson.

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Though frustrated on that occasion, Miller was the most impressive player in the opening exchanges, with the fine playing surface and pleasant weather creating the perfect conditions to test the Steelmen for fatigue.

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Chichikov is a fantasist who imagines himself one day running a plush and productive estate, with a pretty wife and fine children, himself the very model of the perfect Russian citizen.

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The hosts appeared to have made the perfect start when Burak Yilmaz slammed home a fine individual goal after 12 minutes, with the striker now having scored seven of Galatasaray's 8 Champions League goals this term.

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With a fine cast led by Tamsin Greig and Iain Glen, and Lizzie Clachan's perfect set, it almost works (until April 6).

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It's fine to look for ways to improve the measuring tools, but don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

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