It is Definitely a Green Word
@mlgen1037 (29886)
Manila, Philippines
May 23, 2018 11:29am CST
Hello Everyone! Lo and behold I am back into writing something I am not even sure if it will arouse your curiosity.
ENVY. A four-letter word that seems to control us. I am sure you know what this word denotes in its literal sense, but it may connote differently to every person. ENVY is synonymous with JEALOUSY and with that comes HATRED. Hatred is a strong word so will leave that there.
Envy is innate in every human being. It is only natural to feel that when we see others succeed or someone praised for a job well done or perhaps having brand new things or being showered with attention. I am sure you and I have experienced envy in our lives. To those who will say they never did, please do not be a hypocrite because even angels can feel envy. And ENVY can be in a disguise of an angelic and sweet face, just like those angels.
This is what really irks me the most - people who are way too envious of others. That jealousy that compelled them to do anything just to get the attention or compliments of other people. Even copying your style and make it their own. All at the expense of others. See how these people will go to great lengths simply because they want to be the one and only. And they are those people who are fake to the core because they make their lives look so perfect because they want people to be envious of them. It seems like luck is always by their side. I am guessing it is what makes them happy.
Do not get me wrong, sometimes I get envious of people too, they may be family, friends or even strangers. I have the right to feel that since I am only human and I admit I have that tendency to feel bad about myself because others get too much attention, being praised or have something that I don't, while I am here sulking and depressed. But it was that envy who brought me back to my senses for it taught me to be honest and humble. Envy inspired me to do better and not step on other people for the simple reason that I want to be popular. After all, I have always wanted the quiet life behind the curtains and not make noise of myself just for the heck of it. Besides, I like mystery because with that people talk about me or they get more curious of what I am doing hahahaha 
So you see, ENVY is definitely a Green word. It is a green-eyed monster lurking on people's heart for wanting too much of everything.
How about you? What is your take on ENVY? Your thoughts and opinions are highly appreciated. Thank you!
P.S. I am sorry it is kind of long again but please understand that I only make a few discussions and I am ENVIOUS of people who can make a lot of discussions in one day. No pun intended. 
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So you see, ENVY is definitely a Green word. It is a green-eyed monster lurking on people's heart for wanting too much of everything.
How about you? What is your take on ENVY? Your thoughts and opinions are highly appreciated. Thank you!
P.S. I am sorry it is kind of long again but please understand that I only make a few discussions and I am ENVIOUS of people who can make a lot of discussions in one day. No pun intended.
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61 responses
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 18
lol Envy and jealousy are not attractive traits and I can't remember the last time I felt them, though I often tell @DianneN that I am green with jealousy about some of the amazing things she is doing or even more so eating!! And she never gains weight!! Me I look at it and a pound creeps on lol Honestly jealousy takes way too much energy and I am terribly lazy lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 18
@DianneN lol Well then it was pretty slim pickings lol so to speak!!
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@Kandae11 (53699)
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23 May 18
I may be strange, but I don't recall ever being envious of anyone - I will admire and feel motivated when I see certain achievements, but I have never fancied green - not even in clothes.
I do not have some of the things others have - but that won't cause me to feel envy. I am aware that we are simply passing through this world - and nothing we have is permanent, we might be called to leave it all in a split second - so why waste time on envy. By the way, I didn't realize there was so much green floating about until the recent royal wedding.
I do not have some of the things others have - but that won't cause me to feel envy. I am aware that we are simply passing through this world - and nothing we have is permanent, we might be called to leave it all in a split second - so why waste time on envy. By the way, I didn't realize there was so much green floating about until the recent royal wedding.9 people like this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Kandase. You are not strange and I like that most here do not have that trait. If there is one thing that fancied green is the pants my parents gave me but it didnt turn me into a green-eyed monster. 
I like your thinking and that is something we all could learn. You gave me a good laugh about that green in the recent royal wedding.
I like your thinking and that is something we all could learn. You gave me a good laugh about that green in the recent royal wedding. 4 people like this
@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
29 May 18
Envy never gives. It only takes. The more you try to get what others have, the more you will lose of what you had.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
30 May 18
@redhotpogo That is totally true but many fall for that envy, which is not good.
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@sabtraversa (13057)
• Italy
23 May 18
I usually don't care much if someone is better than me.
It often inspires me to become better, as you said.
But one flaw I have is possessiveness, so envy still hits me, when I want to own a certain thing or person, or when I think I do but my 'ownership' is threatened and feel like I could lose it. 
I'm passionate about what I like, I don't want everything... I just want what I like, and I want it hard! 
But one flaw I have is possessiveness, so envy still hits me, when I want to own a certain thing or person, or when I think I do but my 'ownership' is threatened and feel like I could lose it.
I'm passionate about what I like, I don't want everything... I just want what I like, and I want it hard! 4 people like this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
@sabtraversa I do not know either why they want to be somebody else. Maybe they thought it is fun to be somebody else. I know you can do it. Contain yourself. 
I know you can do it. Contain yourself. 1 person likes this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Sabrina. Envy can inspire one to be better in the context that the person be himself or herself - not loosing your identity and not being such a copycat.
But you are not the type who would go to extreme measures to get what you want, arent you? Or maybe I am wrong for I havent seen that side of you.
But you are not the type who would go to extreme measures to get what you want, arent you? Or maybe I am wrong for I havent seen that side of you.2 people like this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Alfredo. Thank you very much and coming from you makes it all the more special. Yes, you did and I am glad that we share the same name. I will remember that. I always want to post a discussion that is at least worth the time.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Plethos. Thank you. Maybe something to ponder about.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 May 18
If I ever was envious of anyone, I used that to inspire me to go get my own. I do not care to be in the limelight, I prefer being in the background doing my own thing. I am one of those people that does not care what others think of me.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Andria. Envy can still teach us a lesson or two if we see it in a positive light. I would absolutely want to be in behind those curtain walls. I will gladly give the spotlight on somebody who is too self-absorbed for attention. I will absolutely do that. Thank you.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
23 May 18
I think comparison or to become envious all depends on us! Frankly speaking I never tried to compare myself with any others and tried to concentrate on my work! I hardly had a feeling of envy so far in my life as I have my own merits people they are having their own! So there is no point in envying about it! I am competitive no doubt but in a healthy way! That four letter word has no role in my life! Thanks!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
24 May 18
@mlgen1037 , Thanks a lot for understanding me...let us enjoy the life and let others to enjoy their's! Life is short and let it live as happily as possible! Thanks a lot for thoughtful reply, I liked it!
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Akrao. My friend, it is good to hear that. That is the reason why I really look up to you. Comparison is really not good as it will drag you down and will not get you elsewhere. I have seen that everywhere that those people will go to great lengths just to get noticed and be the center of attention even to the point hating on people. So when envy hits me, I do have to discern and think if it is even worth it.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
@AKRao24 Always a pleasure, my friend. You have always given me meaningful conversations and wonderful friendship. I am here to listen and learn. That is the most enjoyable of them all. Cheers to us then!
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
31 May 18
i do not feel envy causes me to hate anyone. i envy a lot of people i admire and even love. just wish i could do what they do or be like them. i don't wish they did not have these things. just wish i also had them thats my take
thats my take2 people like this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
31 May 18
Hi Bonnie. I like your take on envy. I do feel it and I am doing my best to remove it from my system. I still want the best for them. Thank you. 
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
23 May 18
I'm pretty happy with what I am and what I have and have few wants and so so there is little need for me to envy anyone.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Felix. I have to tell you that you remind me of my uncle. He really looks like you. In regards to being envy, I am glad to know that there are still people who do not envy anyone and I hope I can pass that stage too and just focus on what I have.
In regards to being envy, I am glad to know that there are still people who do not envy anyone and I hope I can pass that stage too and just focus on what I have. 2 people like this
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 May 18
@mlgen1037 I always wanted to be an uncle. Maybe I can be your uncle?
When I got very sick some years ago, I came to realize that things had very little meaning.
I always wanted to be an uncle. Maybe I can be your uncle?
When I got very sick some years ago, I came to realize that things had very little meaning.1 person likes this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
@1hopefulman I will like that. Should I be calling you Uncle Felix then?
Will I also experience that moment too when I will realize too that things are not important or it has little meaning?
Will I also experience that moment too when I will realize too that things are not important or it has little meaning?1 person likes this
@Letranknight2015 (51537)
• Philippines
26 May 18
Usually the ones who makes a few discussions were the ones who makes constructive ones that gets the attention. I envy that sometimes
On a serious note, it's a dangerous to envy some one when you clearly don't see what you have and compare it to others who have it worst.
On a serious note, it's a dangerous to envy some one when you clearly don't see what you have and compare it to others who have it worst.3 people like this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
26 May 18
Hi LK. Do not be envious. I think we here envy each other. hahaha 
I agree with you on that. But it is natural to feel it, however it is not nice to compare something just because we think others have it any better.
I agree with you on that. But it is natural to feel it, however it is not nice to compare something just because we think others have it any better. 
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
24 May 18
I hate ENVY and JEALOUSY.
With my siblings, I already put that at the back of my mind. There should be no envy or jealousy with us siblings.
So far, I was able to put envy and jealousy in bag, sealed and locked and throw it in river.
I also teach this to my kids. It is not nice if they will get envious of their classmates. So hopefully, envy and jealousy will hate me back so they will not return.
I also teach this to my kids. It is not nice if they will get envious of their classmates. So hopefully, envy and jealousy will hate me back so they will not return. 2 people like this
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
24 May 18
@mlgen1037 thank you Louise!
Because when we have envy and jealousy in our system, it will creep into our brain and heart. We will be soon doing evil things we will later on regret it.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Rakski! I really like your attitude. I am learning a lot from you, most especially when I have my own children. Envy and jealousy should not really be in the vocabulary of anybody.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
@rakski Always a pleasure. I am practicing it as well so that I can be a good example to my future children. And it is scary too that we can do evil things because of those traits.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
24 May 18
I may covet certain things, but people tell me that I am not an envious or jealous person. I'm grateful for what I have. It's a sin to envy and must be so stressful. Those that are should be more optimistic in their own lives and be grateful for what they do have.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
24 May 18
@mlgen1037 Oh, thank you for saying that. I certainly don't have everything, but am humble and happy for what I do have. There is no room for jealousy or envy in my heart. I don't understand how people can be that way. My father always told us to look in your own pot, and be happy what's in there.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi Dianne. That is what I really like about you because I find you a humble person who has everything and still has her feet stand on the ground. I have known people who are have everything but still envy and jealous that others might be more successful than them. They look at others instead of appreciating what they have. Just sad.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
25 May 18
@DianneN For me everything includes family, friends and a life that is full of happiness amidst all the challenges and you have those. I am happy for you. You are one of those people I look up to here. 
I am happy for you. You are one of those people I look up to here. 1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
23 May 18
good morning hija. yes, envy and jealousy can be related and inter-connected and yes, since envy is one of the 7 deadly sins, this can be manifested in a subtle manner.
show your beautiful face and somebody will show her beautiful profile as well. receiving praises from others to the extent of making the discussion your own, is a manifestation of envy.
demonstrate your being a successful businesswoman and somebody else will say she works in an office and mylots without getting berated by the employer.
oh, envy is definitely a green word.
by the way, have you encountered one who is so envious of you?
(another) by the way, this is a very nice piece of composition. i wonder if somebody else will make a better discussion with a better composition than this?
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
24 May 18
@mlgen1037 you hit it right to the point hija. every word, every phrase, every statement herein means and defines envy.
while i would say, leave the envious person(s) alone, it is still our prerogative to speak our minds out. once our patience and being quiet on certain issues are once again brought out as if intimidating us, it is just right to show others who and what we are.
i guess if the person you seem to refer to, will react, then he or she is already out in the open as envious and jealous of your achievements. that way, you win, hija.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
@ridingbet Thank you po. I am happy that I am able to let it all out. Let us see what happens next. I will lay low for a while and will give the floor to anyone who wants it. 
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi po, Ingrid. With envy, comes jealousy and when the world has their attention on you, someone will be hating. I would gladly give the spotlight on that person if all s/he wants is attention. I need not to purposely post a picture of myself (whole body included) just to make people be at awe with me and be mesmerized when at the back of my mind I am just a pretender trying to be somebody. Pretending to the core is a no-no for me at all because it simply shows the rotten character to the point that being their being shallow is covered with "fake intelligence".
I am not the type of person who wants to own something that is not mine - like plagiarism to be exact. You copy something that is not your own and then make others believe it is yours. Isn't that being envious po? I have met people like that many times. They are hating because they simply want to be you and if they cant be you, they will say things against you.
Also, even here in mylot. I have a personal life to care, social life to tend, business to manage, another online work to look at so I am not able to be here for quite sometime but then someone who is just an employee having more time here bombarding people with whatever antics that can be thought of as if this is the office. I wonder where the word "DELICADESA" comes in. Plus the fact that you are allowed to go to work anytime. Is that a person you want to employ? Talk about trust. No wonder why I stopped employing relatives because they are the worst people ever that they know they will not be "berated".
I would gladly want to see if someone would be able to make one better than me since I believe we all are intelligent in our own right - that is if they can even decipher the context of my composition. Maybe after all that somebody may not be a shallow one after all.
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@kobesbuddy (74840)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Jun 18
I wondered in our church why a few ladies were nasty and rude to me. I was new and they didn't even know anything about me! My husband said, 'Don't have your feeling hurt, those ladies are just jealous!' When I realized this was true, I felt better about it.
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@kobesbuddy (74840)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 Jay told me to basically ignore their comments and so, I did. It still hurt, though.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
2 Jun 18
@kobesbuddy That is the way to do it but yes I agree that it would still get us hurt and affected.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
1 Jun 18
Hi Kharla. Those people hating on others have jealousy in their hearts. Your husband is right. But it surely feels good when people feel that way and you do not care about them.
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@celticeagle (159611)
• Boise, Idaho
23 May 18
Envy is such a waste of time on this Earth. Being an individual is much more interesting that trying to duplicate something you like in others. What a waste!
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
24 May 18
Hi @celticeagle. You are absolutely right about that. Some people are too envious they want to be someone else instead of being an "original".
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
25 May 18
@celticeagle That is just sad.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
6 Jun 18
All of us can be envious and not even realize it either.
Takes a lot of courage to admit that one very human failing but we can change it if we so wish.
I know a lot of envious people and I cannot think what they are envious or jealous of its really puzzling to me as to why they think that way or what makes them tick also.
I have been envious yes and not overly so but I have been envious and sometimes have a healthy envy of something or someone.
To admit it is not to be weak and its good to admit it so you don´t take others by surprise either.
One of my cousins said that she envied me and not in a direct way either.
She just made it so obvious and I was really puzzled when she said that she hated me for being able to speak Spanish and she did not.
I said to her well try then and don´t be put off by anyone trying to be critical of you but she locked herself away again and it never got anywhere and the other cousin is the same and I don´t understand it at all.
She said I always had what she never had and yet she had everything that you could ever wish for and I did not quite the opposite really indeed.
I cannot say like they say here that I will never drink of that fountain (de esta fuente no beberé ) meaning I can´t say that I will never be envious because like you say its in all of us whether we like it or not.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
7 Jun 18
@mlgen1037
I think that she thought that her Father thought more of me.
But he never saw me at all or gave any real indication that he ever even liked me.
I reckon it was just her wild imagination.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
7 Jun 18
Hi @lovinangelsinstead21. My friend. Thank you, I needed that. I am quite hesitant to post this but I have to be honest too. I have been envious a lot of times and others too to me and like yours, quite obvious to the way they copy you and when confronted, they deny. Funny sometimes though. I guess I am sorry the most are those who have everything but still envy others who have "less" than what they have. Ironic for me.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
8 Jun 18
@lovinangelsinstead21 Why would she be envious if you are not doing anything at all. I find that really weird. 
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@crossbones27 (48480)
• Mojave, California
31 May 18
I really see no point in being envious. I guess we all get that way or have that feeling from time to time. I am actually happy for people who have most everything they want in life. Where my problem comes is when they try to look down on me or make me feel bad because I am not as well off as them.
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@crossbones27 (48480)
• Mojave, California
31 May 18
@mlgen1037 Indeed, how they think they have to be to stay ahead of the game I suppose.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
31 May 18
Hi @crossbones27. I am really amazed at how you think. It is nice to see people such as you. WE cannot control people and sadly others would really do anything just to make others feel feel inferior which should not be.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
31 May 18
@crossbones27 no one should be above them because they are simply envious.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Jun 18
I definitely envy what other people have sometimes but I don't dwell on it and I don't feel hatred towards them. I think it's quite normal to envy others when they have something you would like but as long as it doesn't get out of hand it's ok.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
4 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 I envy anyone who has a house with a swimming pool. That would be a dream for me although our climate isn't right for an outdoor pool most of the time.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
3 Jun 18
Hi Snowdrop. Thank you. It is natural for us to envy and you are right that as long as we do not do anything drastic or something that may cause harm in others, it is all safe.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Jun 18
@sprite1950 That is okay. Could it be that you admire them and hope that we also have them? It is usually cold in England, Snowdrop?
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
31 May 18
some envy can be healthy as it encourages us to try to improve ourselves but excessive envy can lead to jealousy and spite
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
31 May 18
Hi Arthur. Yes, I agree with you. To a certain extent, envy is good but when we allow it to control us is another thing.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
26 May 18
Hi Judy. Count me in. They are people who do not seem to be happy for others.
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