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Sky News Journalist. Half 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 half 🥝 Linguist 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 Instagram: @sallyskynews 📸

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4 years
When we answered the call to come to Italy we didn’t expect to be leaving 7 weeks later. What’s happened in that time has been tragic. The crisis continues and so will the coverage @skynews Thank you for following our updates and all your kind messages
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I’ve spent a lot of time in Manchester and Old Trafford. Fair to say Palm Beach and #ManchesterUnited owner Avram Glazer couldn’t have felt more distant when I met him👇
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Avram Glazer, part of the family that owns Manchester United, was questioned by Sky News' US correspondent @sallylockwood . Read more here:
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A year since my ‘in-depth chat’ with #ManUtd owner Avram Glazer in Palm Beach and I still get tweeted about it. Just a reminder some of you promised me a statue outside Old Trafford & free drinks in Manchester for life 😉😂
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Avram Glazer, part of the family that owns Manchester United, was questioned by Sky News' US correspondent @sallylockwood . Read more here:
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People celebrating in the street in Philadelphia #PresidentElectJoe
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To people in UK: Lockdown measures are unnerving. It’s understandable to panic. But Italy is 9 days into lockdown and there’s more than enough food to go round. They get what they need and leave enough for each other. Let’s try to do the same👌
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The conditions here in South Yorks are very cold and these guys are soaked. They’ve still managed to crack a smile and a joke. Respect and thanks @BritishArmy
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Hi journalism students. Just fyi - a lot of your job could look like this.
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Big shout out to the Sky News family who’ve looked after me as I’ve attempted to hide a large belly, leggings and nausea on air…. Sky News has the kindest people in the biz as well as the best. Look forward to being a viewer for a few months & cheering you from the sidelines ♥️
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Ahead of asking a question at press conference, a Ukrainian journalist tells President Zelensky she would like to give him a hug but she’s not allowed. Look what happens 👇
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Job news: I’m joining the Sky News presenting team. Kick off from the studio with Breakfast on Sunday. Looking forward to the new chapter and seeing a bit more of you! 📺
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My fiancé is still working in Kabul rn. Yes I’m worried but mostly proud. Not everyone in the international community has abandoned them #Afghanistan
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Trump's welcome north of the border looks something like this in Edinburgh. We'll be live with you shortly ⁦ @SkyNews
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Feeling guilty taking a break from work when there’s so much going on but have a wedding to go to. Well it’s mine. Apparently this is a plan I can’t resched. See you at the other side 👋
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Just to confirm, I’m not in the bathroom - it’s just very humid in Qatar today
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Obama not pulling any punches: “We literally left this White House a pandemic playbook that would have shown them how to respond before the virus reached our shores. They probably used it to, I don't know, prop up a wobbly table somewhere”
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Election Day 5 and I’ve succumbed to a donut for breakfast
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Just left my bag on a train at Heathrow. Passport, bank cards, jewellery, house keys, phone, everything. It was found and returned to me within 15 minutes. @HeathrowAirport train staff absolutely incredible - thank you 🙏
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NEW: The Chinese Red Cross are on their way to Italy with thousands of masks and a team of Chinese doctors and equipment - ICRC
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Italians are a week ahead of other countries in coping with #lockdown
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Do join us for Sky News Breakfast this morning! Busy show and my last one for a while before I head off to focus on personal admin🤰
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I got a vaccine AND a sticker. Thank you New York 💙
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What a scoop
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There are now more US troops deployed on Capitol Hill than in Iraq and Afghanistan combined
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When I arrived at Downing St last night I asked the brilliant @bethrigbysky if it would be worse for the Tories to oust Liz Truss and have a 5th PM in 6 years (dire stat) or stick with the status quo. Her response: “There are no good options”. Let’s see what next week brings
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Where were you? It’s been a privilege bringing you updates during this historic period for America - thank you for following our coverage @skynews
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My dad, a retired pilot, is now a volunteer medical & food delivery driver. Never been more proud of him
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Happy Easter! With you for Sky News Breakfast until 10am 🐣 Easter, Passover and Ramadan are all being celebrated this weekend - this only happens three times a century 💫
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The kiwis continue to make me proud
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I would definitely have packed more when I went on holiday 2 weeks ago if I’d known I’d end up at work in #Italy on #lockdown
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Just had antibody test result - negative. Was half expecting to have had COVID after spending much of the year working in hotspots. So for any doubters, facemasks and social distancing really do work!
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BREAKING: Italian PM announces stricter lockdown measures. All shops, bars, restaurants to close completely. Only supermarkets and pharmacies to remain open
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These women are some of the bravest in the world
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.⁦ @TOLOnews ⁩ female journalists continue to do their jobs undaunted
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Last night Sky News said farewell to the legend that is @DermotMurnaghan This is the only photo I got. What a bunch of anchors @BethRigby @IanKingSky
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I wasn’t really hiding it per se - the desk kind of helped
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Congratulations are in order for Sally Lockwood, who has announced her pregnancy and thanked the team behind Sky News for helping her hide it for so long Read more ➡️
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A mother in Florence has shared this photo with me of her sons’ first outing in 8 weeks #lockdown #italy
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Just crossed into Poland from Ukraine. The kindness & humanity at the border is emotional to witness. Polish volunteers with food, toys, nappies. Sitting children down to eat who’ve travelled for god knows how long. It is a wretched war but the Poles are doing humankind proud
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Remember the two young women who were fined for driving 5 miles to meet for a walk, their Starbucks peppermint tea classed as ‘a picnic’? #BYOB
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Complete the sentence “2020 the year I...” For me “the year I went to work and never came home” 🤪 Thinking of everyone going through tough times. This year has changed us a little or a lot. Sending you love and strong thoughts wherever you are. Merry Christmas ❤️
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I leave New York today - the city that became my home & the friends that became family during a pretty surreal time. When I packed my bags in June I had no idea I’d be gone a year. See you after some time off and thank you for your company on here too 🤗
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Today is a big day for Italy After nearly 10 weeks of strict lockdown almost everything is reopening... Shops, restaurants, hairdressers, markets, museums There are strict rules on social distancing & wearing masks but for the first time in months Italians can see their FRIENDS
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This is Father Karl, resident The Vatican. He stopped to speak to me tonight and led me to the best spot for a photo. Just when I thought Rome couldn’t get much more surreal #NoFilter
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Hard to believe this was just two days ago. The Queen couldn’t have looked any lovelier. Rest in peace ma’am and thank you
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Unplugged a bit from social media this week but wrote a few words from isolation reflecting on the last 2mths. Hope everyone is holding up ok in these strange times
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Less than an hour since news broke and the celebrations are building in #Philadelphia #Election2020
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I bump-bombed the lovely Anna Jones so I guess the secret’s out. On air from 5pm for the next couple of weeks - do join us if you can! @skynews
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Train Poland - Ukraine. This young guy asked for a photo when he heard we were journalists. Why would anyone be travelling into Ukraine right now? His story: he’s heading home to look after his father - knowing he won’t be able to leave the country again once he’s back…
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My first time meeting the legendary @joncraig IRL! I played it really cool
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Been off podcasting for a few weeks but I’m back on your screens tonight for a pre Easter News at Ten and press preview of tomorrow’s papers. Lots to talk about. See you from 9pm @skynews 🐣
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Election Day 6. Just driven off with coffees on car roof
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BREAKING: The jury has reached a verdict in the #DerekChauvinTrial It will be read in court from 3.30 local time - less than an hour from now #GeorgeFloyd
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He’s walking the length of the country in speedos to raise money for disadvantaged young people... and picking up a legion of fans along the way (me included) #SpeedoMick
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A man dubbed as 'Speedo Mick' has been handed a £50,000 cheque during a charity walk. He is walking from John O'Groats to Land's End in only his swimming trunks 🩲 Read more about his story here:
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The saddest news. I looked up to Emily so much when I worked with her at ITN. Such a smart, classy, talented journalist - and truly lovely person. All my thoughts are with her family and friends
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We are devastated at the passing of our remarkable colleague Emily Morgan. Emily was a hugely talented journalist and a much-loved friend and mentor to so many here. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Emily’s family. Statement:
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Best week in a while... Not only was Sky recognised for our coverage of the pandemic in Italy (thank you #RTS ) Today my mum got the vaccine!! (THANK YOU #NHS 💙)
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Even after a full year mum’s still struggling with online ordering:
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What a treat to put on a dress and cover some GOOD news for a change!! #EmmaRadacanu #USOpen @skynews
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Rest in peace Betty Boothroyd. A true trailblazer. I was lucky to meet her one evening and thank her for everything she’d done for women. She was charming, good fun with a twinkle in her eye. What a life. What an icon.
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Last shift of the year and a nod to new friends and old… New Sky presenter - the lovely @KamaliMelbourne And wearing a hand-me-down skirt from my darling pal BBC’s @ninawarhurst_ 😂💙
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Joe Biden due to arrive in Ballina, Mayo very shortly. Watch his speech live @skynews (sidenote - Mayo has to be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been☘️)
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What an honour working with one of the country’s broadcasting legends on such a big day. And Happy Birthday ⁦ @adamboultonTABB
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Message from a friend asking how I am... YET she’s a military doctor, now on the UK frontline - and has had to postphone her wedding this month. She is the sort of incredible soul we have in the UK making us so proud. Thoughts are with them all
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Hello 2021 - we’re glad you’re here 💥 Thank you for your company this year. I know it’s been a tough one for so many. I’ve reported on a heck of a lot of suffering yet everywhere I go I’m reminded human beings are damn wonderful #Happy2021
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I haven’t seen military presence like this outside of a war zone #WashingtonDC
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Yes I did nearly say ‘Donald Trump’s pregnancy’ instead of ‘presidency’ just now. One of the few things I can say with some confidence about the President’s health is he’s not pregnant
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What a start to the year. Reporting from a riot on Capitol Hill, then an impeachment and an inauguration. All in the space of 2 weeks. Heading home to New York for a lie down in a dark room
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NEW: The Taliban has met with our Sky News team in Doha & issued a stark warning about troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by 31st August: “It’s a red line” “If they are intent on continuing the occupation it will provoke a reaction”
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Heading to bed after 21hrs. Sense there could be a few more days like this in the coming weeks. A surreal turn of events
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One of the most supportive and encouraging people I’ve ever worked with - and when he’s around you don’t need google. He knows everything. I will miss you @adamboultonSKY
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Great to be back in the UK and back to work💥 Join me on the Daily Climate Show this week @skynews
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That’s me until after Christmas. Thank you for your company again this year & following our coverage @skynews None of what we do would be possible without you or the talented & brilliant people who work with us behind the scenes. Happy Christmas🎄♥️
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Blink and you’ll miss me 💨 Channeling my inner #CaptainTom to run 5k in #Italy for #NHSheroes Pics courtesy of my #Lockdown wingman @Alexanderamsay
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Voxpopping Italians on the toughest thing about lockdown and one woman responds “not having sex” Deadly serious. On camera. I love Italians
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For a break from politics here’s a baby elephant trying to stay cool @chesterzoo You’re welcome #heatwave
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A wild goose chase in Wilmington
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One story dominating the front pages this morning - and a MOTD mutiny in solidarity for #GaryLineker Join us for all the latest on Sky News Breakfast ☕️
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My first job in news was as a researcher/runner for Alastair Stewart for the 2010 general election. He’s now a firm friend & mentor. You never forget the people who show you kindness & encouragement when you’re at the bottom of a newsroom foodchain.
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I’d be lying if I said these yoga blocks I found in my apartment have been used before today 😬
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When we were reporting from Italy during lockdown 1 it was pretty clear the pandemic wasn’t being taken as seriously in Britain. Now these ongoing revelations out of Downing St.. #MammaMia
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BREAKING: 793 people have died in the last 24hrs in Italy. Total lives lost now 4,825. It’s exactly a month since the first person lost their life in Italy. #COVID19
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Back in the chair for the News Hour. Wild horses & lorries couldn’t keep me away. Lots of news. Much of it grim but v important. Do join us @SkyNews
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I was born in Leicester. Not relevant. BUT important to support the city and region while it goes through this extended lockdown. It could happen to any town at any time in this crisis. Let’s not stigmatise areas but support them #InThisTogether #Covid_19
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In the 🇺🇸 for a bit working with Sky’s US team. A fairly busy time. See you with updates soon 🇺🇸
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Finland is closing its border to Russian tourists at midnight (9pm GMT) Decision comes after mass exodus of men of fighting age in recent days following Putin’s plans to mobilise reservists. Finnish gov is citing international relations as reason for decision.
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Law enforcement confirm the woman shot inside #USCapitol building has died
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Live from Downing Street until 9pm on another day of huge political drama. The chancellor gone after 38 days. The big question can PM Liz Truss survive? @BethRigby joining me with the latest @SkyNews
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BREAKING: Sky’s Stuart Ramsay sees procession of Taliban fighters/supporters in central Kabul live on air. Follow developments @SkyNews
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“You were told that Mr Floyd died because his heart was too big...The truth of the matter is the reason George Floyd is dead is because Derek Chauvin’s heart was too small” The last words from the prosecution to the jury. #DerekChauvinTrial
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That's us signing off at 0430 from Chiang Rai. A day none of us will ever forget. Thank you for following it with us #CaveRescue
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An Italian surgeon working on the frontline in Lombardy tells me they’re running out of oxygen, protective equipment and staff. Some of his own colleagues are now patients in ICU. I wished him well at the end of our call and he said “good luck to you too, because it’s coming”
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Plea to US networks: please stop congratulating each other on your reporting on air. It’s really cringe. Just tell the news. Thank you
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Exactly a year ago we were reporting from a Ukrainian shopping centre after it was hit by a missile in the middle of the afternoon. Now, a pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk at its busiest time of the day. And a year on, Russia continues to deny it is targeting civilians
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The only exercise I’m getting in lockdown is a 30 min prowl most nights in hunt for a mosquito I can hear. This is usually a 3/4am workout
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Don’t have a photo at 20 but I have this one at 4 with my friend Jo. We were supposed to be celebrating her wedding next weekend. As a military doctor she’s working in a UK A&E instead. Gives us time to perfect our universal haircuts ahead of nuptials next year
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This is how friendship is done 🇸🇰
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Ukrainians coming to #Slovakia 🇸🇰 get a temporary status with free health care and legal work possibility. For Ukrainians public transport is free of charge. There is food and beverages at the border #help #courage #Ukraine 🇺🇦
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My favourite front page so far
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Around 1 in 4 people being tested in Wisconsin is positive for coronavirus. It’s one of the world’s hotspots for COVID-19 right now. It’s also where Donald Trump held a packed rally last night despite pleas from local doctors to cancel plans
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The moment a second strike hit #Lviv in western Ukraine as we went on air @skynews Camera: Ronnie Dewhurst Producer: @SophieAlex1
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Prince Harry has arrived at the High Court @SkyNews
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