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"text": "He held the pen tightly as he wrote the letter."
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"text": "It's not clear if parents should be held responsible for the problems their children cause."
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"text": "We are trying to finally get tobacco companies held responsible for killing people."
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"text": "The drug extends life for mice. If this holds true in humans as well, it will be a great advance."
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