Without Vonn, who was a virtual lock for multiple medals, it's a taller task.

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It wants to lock up people who have severe personality disorders but who have committed no crime.

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At the same time, it became clear that the lock-box was popular with voters, who decided they did not want their contributions frittered away on current spending (no one pointed out that in fact this is not what happens: the budget debate does not affect the rights of pensioners or the status of the trust fund).

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"You can have a great week's training but it comes down to the 80 minutes, " said the Saracens lock, who blamed a lack of precision despite "outstanding effort".

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