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in light of

Given, considering.

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  • Probably from in the light of
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In light of the frequent kidnappings in Iraq, do you suppose someone could invent a small tracking device that could be woven onto clothing and hard to find on it so that when someone gets kidnapped, the tracking devices could pin down their location?.

Submitted on September 01, 2009

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