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Nonetheless, the regime’s responses to Lebanon’s economic problems have so far overwhelmingly favored the elites, suggesting that the crisis could end up being “resolved” on the backs of the poor and the middle class, and in a way that further consolidates sectarian politics.

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Basically, New York was built on the backs of oystermen, and our streets were literally built over oyster shells.

And I'm going to paint solar systems on the backs of her hands so she has to learn the entire universe before she can say, "Oh, I know that like the back of my hand."

They have a computer chip strapped to their backs, and they can fly these creatures around the lab.

To show you now what we are working on by starting out talking about the American soldier, that on average does carry about 100 lbs. on their backs, and they are being asked to carry more equipment.

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