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Photorealistic paintings require an artist to spend hours on meticulous detailing to achieve the desired effect.The combination of his financial acumen and withering attack appeared to have the desired effect.The threat did not have its desired effect.The first detailed study of the programme concluded that it has not had the desired effect.
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Photorealistic paintings require an artist to spend hours on meticulous detailing
to achieve the desired effect.The combination of his financial acumen and withering attack appeared to have the
desired effect.The threat did not have its desired effect.The first detailed study of the programme concluded that it has not had the desired
effect.
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