"At the moment, the people of Maryland don't really know the ins and outs of how the death penalty is applied, " he argues.

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" He added: "I don't know the ins and outs of Westminster protocol but we were receiving feedback and information through our public affairs channels.

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He may not know the ins and outs of EastEnders, but Chris Patten's vast political and diplomatic experience is likely to be far more useful as he takes up his new role as chairman of the BBC Trust.

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Without the beat reporters who know the ins-and-outs of the stories and communities they live in, local readers will lose important coverage.

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Because a software consulting company needs to know the ins-and-outs of the industry, they will be able to assess your needs and suggest the applicable software solutions.

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