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Beauden Barrett scored two tries in the match against the Wallabies!
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How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?
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Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!
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  • championship A contest to determine the best team in a sport. Winning the championship is the goal for every team.
  • contract A formal agreement between two parties. LeBron signed a two-year contract with the 76ers.
  • speculation Guessing or thinking about something without all the facts. There was a lot of speculation about where LeBron would play.
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