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"ref": "1960 February, “Talking of Trains: S.R. coach slaughter”, in Trains Illustrated, page 73",
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"ref": "1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 234",
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"ref": "2004 June 3, Leslie Feinberg, “Rise of German Homosexual Emancipation Movement”, in Workers World",
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"ref": "2011 February 5, Chris Whyatt, “Wolverhampton 2 - 1 Man Utd”, in BBC",
"text": "Instant drama ensued as Wolves appealed for a penalty as Brazilian right-back Rafael swept away any danger from Jarvis with his upper body after 40 seconds.",
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