However I don't pretend that a modern instrument is a historic one.

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"I don't pretend to be an expert, " he says.

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"I don't think we pretend that we're somehow or other experts on Israel, " said Mr Shrum.

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Don't pretend not to know what I am talking about.

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''I add to that advice, ''Even if you don't feel calm, pretend you are.

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