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Tottenham Hotspur won the match 2-0 against Auckland FC!
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What percentage is the new tariff that New Zealand faces?
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What are the four phases of New Zealand's National Fuel Plan?
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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  • tradition A custom or practice passed down through generations. The muddy celebration became a tradition in Paraty.
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