First, the NHS is uniquely precious to British voters, Clegg allies note: no other institution can match its status as a totem of state benevolence.

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Pratt said such people often face questioning and detention at airports because their appearance does not match their gender status.

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The former Indian captain has lost much of his social status in the aftermath of the match-fixing scandal.

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Because of his refusal to recognise the status of the so-called Super Series Test match in Sydney in 2004 between Australia and a Rest of the World XI.

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Now, with six Olympic 2012 wins under its belt, including its Tuesday defeat of Canada with a score of 91-48, the team is looking to hold onto its juggernaut status on Aug. 11 by beating the winner of the Aug. 9 match-up between Australia and China.

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Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia's future was as uncertain as the club's Premier League status before the game and, although the Black Cats survived, he stood down after the match.

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