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One school that keeps records of false claims says that the practice dates back at least to the turn of the century—that's when they began keeping records, anyhow.

一所保存虚假声明记录的学校说，这种做法至少可以追溯到世纪之交——不管怎么说，那是他们开始保存记录的时候。

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In practice, establishing a market for these permits will increase the cost of using carbon-based energy (especially electricity from coal), which will in turn reduce demand.

实际上，建立许可证市场将增加基于碳的能源成本(特别是煤电)，进而导致需求减少。

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Microsoft is not quoting standby times, but the best practice is to turn the tablet fully off if you will be traveling.

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Now the electronics retailer is planning to turn things around, in part by ending the practice of showrooming.

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The UK Cards Association said that customers had 30 days to turn down such an offer, so the practice should not be banned except for those facing financial difficulties.

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