Remotely operated vehicle pilots must devise painstaking, step-by-step procedures to deploy the equipment.

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She is anything but private in the details she provides, giving a step-by-step description of the procedures.

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In a statement, Lancashire Police said they had searched offices in London in connection with an investigation, adding that they had "gone through all the appropriate and necessary procedures before taking this step".

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China has said it will "simplify" procedures for foreign direct investments, the latest step in its attempts to attract more investors.

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"Any voting system is dependent on its user following the proper operating procedures and, in this case, Horry County election officials missed a step, " he says.

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