He came to fame with the epic (and often confusing) TV show Lost which obsessed and infuriated viewers in equal measures.

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Its citizenry is gone, taken by death and undeath in equal measures.

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So give me innovation and ossification in equal measures.

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On Sunday, Democratic campaign aides made clear they would highlight Mr. Ryan's opposition to abortion rights and several votes against equal-pay measures in an effort to sway women against the GOP ticket.

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The DRC is also pressing for a new equality act to put all discrimination law on an equal footing as part of a "quantum leap" in anti-prejudice measures.

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