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"ref": "2008 July 10, Megan Lindow, “Why Mugabe and His Foe Are Talking”, in Time",
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"sense": "To be in a strong position",
"word": "alle troeven in handen hebben"
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"sense": "To be in a strong position",
"word": "hallita tilannetta"
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"sense": "To be in a strong position",
"word": "avoir les cartes en main"
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"sense": "To be in a strong position",
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