The rabbit had a nervous breakdown because the other animals said she looked like a rat when she jumped in the water for swimming class and all her hair got matted down.

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First class had many amenities, including an indoor swimming pool spanning two decks and a first-class dining room spanning three stories.

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Daoud has previously competed at a world-class level in swimming, tennis and soccer and also loves boxing and motorcross.

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And times are still tough for middle-class Americans, who have been swimming against the current for years before this economic tidal wave hit.

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Older hotels have gone through redefining facelifts while newer hotels come equipped with first-class gyms and spas, spacious workstations and swimming pools.

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After joining her local Weight Watchers class and following a simple exercise programme of swimming, walking and gardening, Mrs Whitfield slimmed down a healthy 8st 7lbs - a move she believes has prolonged her life.

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Fast, elegant, swimming in technical comforts and refinements, the SL is a world-class piece of machinery.

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