Keep in mind that the private sector has been hiring at a solid pace over the last 27 months.

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The Bank of Scotland's purchasing managers index (PMI) said activity in Scotland's private sector economy expanded at a solid pace.

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Hibs enjoyed their share of possession and were capable of attacking at pace through Zemmama, but a combination of misplaced passes and solid Kilmarnock defending meant they were unable to find a way through.

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