but still they sat and talked. The ringing became more severe.

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Mark Steinberg, Mr. Woods's agent, says his phone has been ringing far more often in recent months as his client climbed the rankings.

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Now the doorbell is ringing a lot more often and the racks are full of special clothes for gas workers.

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Increasingly, however, this defence is ringing hollow as more attention is paid to the way Texas treats those on trial for their lives.

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