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- 08-Feb-2012, 08:13 #1
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Fail to understand " spared figures seen as enjoying protection" Context:
He was a key figure in Bo's campaign against criminal gangs in the sprawling city-province, a drive welcomed by many residents, but criticized by some lawyers and commentators as a purge-like effort that trampled on legal protections and spared figures seen as enjoying protection.
- 08-Feb-2012, 08:17 #2
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Teacher Re: Fail to understand " spared figures seen as enjoying protection" His campaign spared (saved from the effects of the campaign) figures (people) [who were] seen as enjoying protection (considered to be having the benefit of protection).
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