Meanwhile, Jesus struggles with his decision to face martyrdom in order to save his disciples, including Mary Magdalene (the lovely Chilina Kennedy).

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Condon, who handled Long's negotiation for CAA Sports, was able to save face a bit on getting his client less money than last year's first pick by pointing to the fact that it's a shorter deal (five years vs. six), that pays more money per year and yields to free agency a year sooner.

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There was no doubt about the intended target of his comments, but they were phrased ambiguously enough to save Mr Thaksin's face.

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His proposals for raising money will probably be adopted even if his ideas for spending it are not: the wheeze allows the prime minister to save face.

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In recent years his image as an amiable English farmer dressed in tweed has done little to help the company save face.

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But all three batters to face Rivera (0-1) got hits, handing him the first blown save of his farewell season after he had converted 18 straight chances.

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It was United who started more impressively after the break as Michael Carrick headed Ryan Giggs' corner across the face of the goal and wide, while Rooney forced Gomes into a fine fingertip save to turn away his low drive from 20 yards.

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