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My form is getting better day by day and I guess I am ready for my first title this year.
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He was shot at by his real brother just at the entrance of his residence.
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Your first love is always your favorite, I guess, ... It's always something special.
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That was the big shot of the game.
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My first year of turkey hunting I missed the first two birds I shot at, so I must've jinxed myself.
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I guess his wedding was on a need-to-know basis.
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I guess his wedding was on a need-to-know basis.
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We shot the ball real well in the first half, which gave us a big boost.
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I threw too many pitches but I guess it was solid for my first outing.
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