That could have been a solid steel joint between two sections of drill pipe.

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But if Mr Hollande pushed for joint Eurobonds, he would run into solid German opposition.

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"Two sixths from 13th place is OK, as far as the championship goes I'm joint fifth, which is not what I wanted but at least it's solid, " he said.

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