[The unanimous decision upholds legislation passed eight years ago by lawmakers in British Columbia that allowed the province to seek restitution for health care costs related to smoking for the last 50 years and for future costs.] We are very appreciative of this opportunity to hold the tobacco industry to account for its destructive products, ... That it was unanimous indicates the power of this ruling.
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I guess the thing to do is to be two strokes down.
I guess the thing to do is to be two strokes down.
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We couldn't press like we wanted to, but our pressure defense in the half-court set was great. We took their big guy out of the game, and that really made the difference.
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Yes, and we've already taken all the classes and shots.
Yes, and we've already taken all the classes and shots.
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