Cotton clothing also requires more energy to maintain than polyester, since the synthetic fabric can be washed at a lower temperature, can hang to dry and doesn't need ironing.

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And then, you're worried when you get home, are the politicians going to hang you out to dry and put you on trial for murder?

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It is that time in a summit where you hang on to ever precious rumour and squeeze it dry for meaning.

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