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Documents creation time: 2005/01/09 With the sun <end_target>waning</end_target>, the long shadows stretched across the desert as I began <start_source>driving</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2001/05/22 The boy's great-uncle, Lazaro Gonzalez, received a call from the Justice Department on <start_source>Tuesday morning</start_source>, and the boy was <start_target>handed</start_target> over to his father later that day.
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Documents creation time: 2000/04/12 The appeals court judge <end_target>wrote</end_target> in his opinion that the lower court had improperly interpreted the law, and he outlined his reasoning in detail. Later that week, the appeals court issued its official <start_source>ruling</start_source>, affirming the judge's decision.
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Documents creation time: 2009/06/14 The new environmental <end_source>initiatives</end_source> aim to reduce water <end_target>usage</end_target> by 20% within the next five years.
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Documents creation time: 2001-01-27 00:00 The company announced that it received regulatory <start_source>approval</start_source> and will proceed to <start_target>buy</start_target> the assets.
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Documents creation time: 2004/01/31 Enhanced interrogation techniques were <start_source>enhanced</start_source> in the years following 9/11, leading to significant ethical and legal debates. These methods were subsequently <start_target>taken</start_target> under review and modified in response to public outcry and government investigations.
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Documents creation time: 2005-10-21 00:00 The company <start_target>posted</start_target> record profits for the quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations. This positive financial performance led to a celebratory atmosphere, and the CEO was invited to an upcoming industry event to <end_source>exhibit</end_source> the company's success.
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Documents creation time: 2009-05-24 00:00 The Miami relatives, who are fighting to keep Elian in the United States, lost their appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on <end_target>losing</end_target> the case. The Justice Department announced that Elian would be returned to his father in Cuba on <start_source>Jan. 24</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2004-03-10 After <start_target>returning</start_target> from a brief trip to the United States, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic policies. Several days later, he confirmed that he would be <start_source>gone</start_source> for an extended vacation.
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Documents creation time: 2009/02/15 Following a court <end_source>ruling</end_source>, the situation <end_target>turned</end_target> unexpectedly.
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Documents creation time: 2007-12-20 00:00 Asked whether he <end_target>said</end_target> anything to the effect that the company would be looking for a merger, Mr. Smith <start_source>considers</start_source> the question inappropriate.
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Documents creation time: 2006-04-22 While investigators <end_target>pursue</end_target> leads, the devastating effects of the simultaneous <start_source>explosions</start_source> are still being assessed.
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Documents creation time: 2005/08/16 00:00 The plan was to leave early, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they were forced to change their schedule. Although they <start_source>intended</start_source> to depart sooner, they ended up having to <end_target>stay</end_target> longer than anticipated.
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Documents creation time: 2005/07/27 The three countries, all former members of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact, have undergone sweeping economic and political changes since <start_target>joining</start_target> NATO's Partnership for Peace program in 1994. Conclusions on the accession talks were <end_source>drawn</end_source> at a NATO summit in Madrid in July 1997.
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Documents creation time: 2004/08/09 The administration, <start_source>bolstering</start_source> its case against Iraq, said today that the threat to the United States from Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction remains a serious and immediate <start_target>threat</start_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2005/08/18 The police had already <start_source>considered</start_source> all possible leads, and were now <end_target>searching</end_target> the house for a third time.
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Documents creation time: 2004-01-19 He <start_source>lavished</start_source> praise on the rescuers, and <end_target>told</end_target> reporters he was "deeply grateful" for their work.
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Documents creation time: 2006/11/11 The White House <end_target>stressed</end_target> the importance of working with Congress to pass legislation to deal with the crisis. Later, the administration <end_source>expanded</end_source> on its proposals, outlining a series of measures aimed at addressing the economic downturn.
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Documents creation time: 2008/05/04 00:00 The board of directors elected Mr. John Smith as the new CEO <end_source>last November</end_source>, and he officially <end_target>serves</end_target> in that capacity as of today.
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Documents creation time: 2009/01/20 This scenario is problematic because the events described are not likely to occur simultaneously. The phrase "<end_source>drowned</end_source> occurs at the same time <start_target>ensure</start_target>" implies a single action resulting in both drowning and ensuring something. This is illogical. To create a coherent sentence, the temporal relationship needs to be adjusted.
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Documents creation time: 2007/11/14 00:00 After being <end_source>expelled</end_source> from the party, he <end_target>refused</end_target> to comment on the reasons for his dismissal.
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Documents creation time: 2001/05/15 The U.S. government is expected to <end_target>send</end_target> a team of experts to Cuba this week to assess the situation and determine if the boy should be returned to his father. The father's lawyers said this will happen before <end_source>November</end_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2007-09-24 00:00 The stock market closed <start_source>Friday</start_source> at 10,810.42, down 2.8 percent for the week. On Monday, the market <end_target>became</end_target> even more volatile.
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Documents creation time: 2001/06/14 The magnificent stadium, painstakingly <start_source>built</start_source> over several years, was finally ready for its grand opening. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the city council decided to <end_target>revoke</end_target> the opening ceremony permit.
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Documents creation time: 2007-09-15 The documents, which were <start_source>brought</start_source> to light <end_target>last month</end_target>, allegedly show that the company was aware of the problem for years but failed to take appropriate action.
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Documents creation time: 2004/03/12 The company's sales were up 10 percent in <end_source>September</end_source>, and executives are optimistic about the <end_target>future</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2000/07/30 The Miami relatives were understandably <end_source>unhappy</end_source> with the decision, and made it clear that they would do everything they could to keep Elian in the United States. They <end_target>want</end_target> to adopt him and raise him in America.
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Documents creation time: 2007-07-31 While the suspect was being questioned, he <start_source>requested</start_source> a lawyer; at the same moment, the police <start_target>shot</start_target> him.
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Documents creation time: 2003-07-08 00:00 The initial offer, already generous, <end_target>sweetened</end_target> further with the inclusion of a substantial signing bonus. Only then did the reluctant star athlete finally <start_source>offered</start_source> his signature to the contract.
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Documents creation time: 2000/02/03 The father, Juan Miguel Gonzalez, has been <end_source>asking</end_source> for his son's <start_target>return</start_target> for months.
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Documents creation time: 2006/10/28 The family intends to <end_source>stay</end_source> and fight for custody of Elian in the courts. Meanwhile, immigration officials have <end_target>warned</end_target> that the boy will be returned to his father in Cuba.
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Documents creation time: 2003-07-17 The company will <start_source>offer</start_source> a generous severance package to those affected by the restructuring. Employees will then <end_target>take</end_target> some time to consider their options before making a decision about their future.
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Documents creation time: 2003-09-22 I wasn't <end_source>hurt</end_source> in the accident, but I'm still a little sore <end_target>these days</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2001/12/23 The courtroom <start_source>brimmed</start_source> with reporters and onlookers, a testament to the intense public interest in the case. The judge, clearly aware of the pressure, carefully considered his words before he <end_target>makes</end_target> his ruling.
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Documents creation time: 2007-09-05 00:00 Rescue efforts will <end_source>continue</end_source> throughout the night, with more people expected to be <start_target>rescued</start_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2001-04-29 The company is currently <end_source>experiencing</end_source> a period of rapid growth, leading to increased server <start_target>usage</start_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2002/08/31 Reporters <start_source>questions</start_source> about the timing of the announcement were met with silence, but Mr. Clinton later <start_target>said</start_target> he didn't want to appear to be rushing the process.
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Documents creation time: 2006/05/12 He had <start_target>dreamed</start_target> of a life far removed from the dusty plains of his childhood, a life filled with adventure and excitement. That dream was eventually <start_source>brought</start_source> to life when he received a scholarship to study abroad.
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Documents creation time: 2005-07-29 00:00 The board meeting was held on <end_source>Tuesday</end_source>, <end_target>last month</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2006-04-11 00:00 The Miami relatives' lawyers <start_source>argued</start_source> that the boy should remain in the United States because his father is a political prisoner in Cuba, and that Elian would be in danger if returned to his father. A spokesperson for the U.S. government <start_target>says</start_target> the case is a matter of international law and the child should be returned to his father.
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Documents creation time: 2001-07-26 00:00 The decision to <end_target>stop</end_target> the project was made <start_source>last week</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2004-09-12 00:00 The deadline for applications was <end_source>August 7</end_source>. The challenges these applications <end_target>pose</end_target> for the admissions committee are significant.
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Documents creation time: 2002/12/20 The company reported strong <end_source>earnings</end_source> following a successful <end_target>fourth-quarter</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2001/04/18 Found clinging to an inner tube off the coast of Florida in late November, Elian has been the subject of an international custody battle. His mother died trying to get Elian and herself to the United States. After a long <end_target>wait</end_target>, he was <end_source>clinging</end_source> to life, a symbol of the fraught journey.
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Documents creation time: 2007-03-03 Before <start_source>counseled</start_source> by his lawyer, he decided against <end_target>going</end_target> to trial.
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Documents creation time: 2000/06/03 The company <start_source>announced</start_source> its new product line during a press <end_target>announcement</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2002/05/07 00:00 After a long day of work, she settled into her favorite armchair, finally able to relax after a long <end_target>stay</end_target> at the hospital. She picked up her mug, <start_source>sipping</start_source> her chamomile tea slowly, enjoying the quiet evening.
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Documents creation time: 2005-03-08 00:00 Nothing should <start_source>impede</start_source> the ability of the Senate to <end_target>proceed</end_target> with its work.
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Documents creation time: 2007/04/05 The meeting will <start_target>start</start_target> promptly at 9 a.m. Important guests will <start_source>come</start_source> later in the day.
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Documents creation time: 2007-07-23 He spent the next few hours frantically <start_source>calling</start_source> everyone he knew, but by the time he finally <start_target>gotten</start_target> through to his father, it was too late.
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Documents creation time: 2006-04-18 00:00 The lawyer skillfully <start_source>defended</start_source> his client, arguing that the evidence presented was circumstantial and insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury, after careful deliberation, ultimately reached a verdict; the defendant <end_target>was</end_target> found not guilty.
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Documents creation time: 2009/07/24 The old canvas painting, already <start_target>ripped</start_target> in several places, was further damaged when the clumsy movers accidentally <end_source>cut</end_source> it with a box cutter.
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Documents creation time: 2009-02-19 The international community responded swiftly to the attacks, with widespread <start_source>condemnation</start_source> following shortly after the events. <end_target>Later that year</end_target>, several international organizations pledged aid for rebuilding efforts and strengthening security measures in the affected regions.
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Documents creation time: 2002/06/21 Following the devastating <start_target>strikes</start_target>, the government <start_source>launched</start_source> a massive relief effort.
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Documents creation time: 2006-06-30 The judge <start_source>allowed</start_source> the motion to dismiss, but the prosecution is expected to <start_target>approve</start_target> the appeal and the case will continue.
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Documents creation time: 2000/05/14 The White House released a statement <start_source>explaining</start_source> the reasoning behind the recent policy changes. Critics immediately <end_target>targeted</end_target> the new measures, citing concerns about potential negative impacts on the economy.
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Documents creation time: 2006-08-12 00:00 The leaves fell from the trees in a vibrant display of autumn color. After the breathtaking <end_target>fall</end_target>, a small <start_source>ceremony</start_source> was held to commemorate the season's change.
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Documents creation time: 2005-09-19 The Iraqi <start_source>invasion</start_source> of Kuwait in August 1990 sparked a crisis that continues to this day, and the ongoing instability in the region <end_target>stems</end_target> in large part from that event.
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Documents creation time: 2007/10/22 00:00 Reports indicate that the <end_source>incident</end_source> occurred at approximately the same time the submarine's sonar first detected an unusual anomaly on the ocean <end_target>surface</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2001/07/27 00:00 The government <start_source>maintains</start_source> that the report, which was <end_target>written</end_target> by an independent commission, is accurate.
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Documents creation time: 2005/11/16 The <end_source>killing</end_source> of a prominent businessman has sent shockwaves through the community. Police are investigating, and a spokesperson <end_target>said</end_target> they are pursuing several leads.
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Documents creation time: 2006-08-04 00:00 A White House spokesman <end_source>admitted</end_source> that the President had been briefed on the matter but declined further comment. The President later <start_target>told</start_target> reporters he was aware of the situation and was carefully monitoring developments.
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Documents creation time: 2003-10-31 Anheuser-Busch Cos. said it plans to aggressively discount its major beer brands, setting the stage for a potentially bruising price war as the maturing industry's growth continues to slow. The company is <end_source>cutting</end_source> prices after <start_target>restructuring</start_target> its operations.
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Documents creation time: 2006/06/12 The <end_source>bombing</end_source> of the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City occurred on April 19, 1995. Timothy McVeigh was later <start_target>charged</start_target> with the crime.
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Documents creation time: 2008/10/14 The agreement was signed on <end_source>2000-01-13</end_source>. Later that year, the attempt to implement the agreement <start_target>failed</start_target> due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Documents creation time: 2009-08-13 While he <start_source>had</start_source> a prepared <end_target>speech</end_target>, the President decided to speak extemporaneously for a few minutes before delivering the formal address.
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Documents creation time: 2002-11-01 00:00 The Senate Judiciary Committee, already struggling to keep its schedule, is further behind after a series of unexpected delays, including a <start_source>hearing</start_source> that was <end_target>pushed</end_target> back to accommodate a witness.
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Documents creation time: 2006-12-21 00:00 The U.S. government <start_target>condemned</start_target> the bombings, and promised to hunt down those responsible. The attacks, which killed hundreds, occurred on <start_source>Aug. 7</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2003-09-09 00:00 The proposed changes to the tax code, while seemingly minor on the surface, could have a significant impact on small businesses, experts <end_source>seem</end_source> to agree. The final version of the bill, once it's been approved by both houses of Congress, will be <end_target>sent</end_target> to the President for his signature.
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Documents creation time: 2006/12/06 The <start_source>British-owned</start_source> airline, which operates a fleet of Boeing 747-400s and Airbus A340-300s, has decided to <end_target>fly</end_target> to the new airport.
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Documents creation time: 2002-01-22 After they <end_target>let</end_target> him go, he <start_source>attempted</start_source> to flee the country.
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Documents creation time: 2001-12-16 00:00 We need to <start_source>look</start_source> at the bigger <start_target>problem</start_target> here.
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Documents creation time: 2004/07/06 For nearly a decade, the family had <start_target>stayed</start_target> in their modest home, weathering storms and celebrations alike. But now, facing financial hardship, they desperately needed <start_source>help</start_source> to keep their home.
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Documents creation time: 2001/02/28 00:00 The agency <end_source>reported</end_source> that a suspect is in custody and that the investigation is continuing. However, the police chief <start_target>thinks</start_target> it's unlikely that any more arrests will be made.
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Documents creation time: 2005-08-04 00:00 The economic <end_target>troubles</end_target> in East Asia <start_source>stopped</start_source> short of becoming a global crisis, but several countries suffered severely.
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Documents creation time: 2002-03-20 00:00 The family <start_target>kept</start_target> a low profile in the days following the incident, declining all interview requests and limiting their public appearances. A few weeks later, however, they <end_source>engaged</end_source> a high-powered public relations firm to help manage the media fallout and rebuild their image.
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Documents creation time: 2004-01-23 Elian Gonzalez's mother <end_source>drowned</end_source> while attempting to reach Florida with her son. This tragic event led to a prolonged custody battle, and eventually, the US government agreed to <start_target>give</start_target> Elian back to his father in Cuba.
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Documents creation time: 2001-09-01 The world is facing multiple simultaneous crises; while some <start_source>disasters</start_source> are natural, others are man-made, and we <end_target>want</end_target> to address all of them.
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Documents creation time: 2004/10/02 The initial investigation led to the crucial <end_source>finding</end_source>, which ultimately paved the way for the missing documents to be <start_target>found</start_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2000/01/10 The judge urged both sides to <end_target>talk</end_target> and try to reach a settlement. He said he would be willing to <start_source>keep</start_source> the court open late if necessary.
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Documents creation time: 2005-11-25 We <end_source>believe</end_source> that he <end_target>tried</end_target> to cover up the scandal.
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Documents creation time: 2001-03-20 00:00 We had a wonderful time together <end_source>last Thanksgiving</end_source>, and I'm looking forward to many more gatherings like that in <end_target>the future</end_target>.
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Documents creation time: 2001-09-30 00:00 When a bomb <end_source>explodes</end_source>, there is no time for second thoughts. Authorities <start_target>say</start_target> the investigation is ongoing.
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Documents creation time: 2000/01/23 The judge had already indicated he would <end_target>let</end_target> the boy stay with his relatives until the court could rule on his custody. The Miami relatives then <start_source>asked</start_source> the court for permission to bring the boy's father to meet with him.
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Documents creation time: 2006-05-09 The events leading up to the conflict began on <start_source>02/25/91</start_source>, culminating in the deeply <start_target>entrenched</start_target> positions we see today.
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Documents creation time: 2005-07-02 00:00 The deal, which needs regulatory approval in both countries, is expected to <start_target>stabilize</start_target> the struggling Japanese electronics maker's finances. Once that happens, the offer will likely be <start_source>accepted</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2008-03-11 As witnesses <start_target>see</start_target> the chaos unfold, panicked residents <start_source>fled</start_source> their homes.
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Documents creation time: 2000-09-01 Recent polls <start_source>indicated</start_source> a significant shift in public opinion, and we expect to <end_target>see</end_target> the impact of that in the upcoming election.
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Documents creation time: 2004-08-15 The bombing of the World Trade Center on <end_source>10/30/89</end_source> <end_target>raises</end_target> serious questions about security in the United States.
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Documents creation time: 2006-09-22 00:00 The two sides may <start_source>agree</start_source> on a ceasefire, but it's unlikely the guerrillas will <end_target>rejoin</end_target> the peace process.
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Documents creation time: 2001/12/02 The research for this book began in <start_source>1991</start_source>, and it was finally <end_target>published</end_target> in 2003.
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Documents creation time: 2008/07/19 On <end_source>19980305</end_source>, the company decided to <end_target>make</end_target> a significant investment in renewable energy.
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Documents creation time: 2004/12/04 On <start_target>promised</start_target> to give a report on the matter to the Security Council by <start_source>1998-08-18</start_source>.
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Documents creation time: 2002/09/17 00:00 On <end_source>Tuesday</end_source>, the opposition party <end_target>demanded</end_target> an immediate investigation into the government's handling of the crisis.
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Documents creation time: 2003/04/28 The company, which <end_target>has</end_target> been operating since 1987, said that it would change its name to Texas Pacific Group. The change is effective <end_source>11/02/89</end_source>.
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