For it marked the beginning of the end of the world's wooden navies.

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Even with the new concerns, ElBaradei, whose soon-to-end tenure at the IAEA has been marked by moderation, welcomed the changed tenor of dialogue between the international community and Iran.

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This, Mr Rogan argues persuasively, marked the end of the medieval age for the Arabs.

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Thursday also marked the end of the first quarter, since markets are closed for Good Friday.

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Monday's vote marked the end of a long road through the halls of the Capitol.

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