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much

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a great deal of

much

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most

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as a result of

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today

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at a rapid rate

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at the conclusion of

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at this point in time

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proved

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explain

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endeavor (v.)

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happen

fabricate

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facilitate

help

fatal outcome

death

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in a number of cases

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in almost all instances

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more often than not

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(leave out, and consider leaving out what follows it)

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chemistry

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