Bertone said the funeral was a "precious moment" to understand the meaning of life and death.

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The cost of commercial air time is the precious moment these days.

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For a precious moment, politics may be swept aside.

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At the moment, they have precious few examples to point to.

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Jack's death scene in the water has the shuddery majesty of the greatest silent films, because it's a moment that touches how vulnerable and precious life really is.

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So for the moment, Heather and Linda remain precious rarities.

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Cell phones and walkie-talkies convey an oppressive mood of surveillance, and the prospect of emigration (with its precious documents, real or fake) provides the only moment of true happiness.

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Instead Leinster doubled their precious lead, after coming close to the opening try following a moment of magic from O'Driscoll.

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Yes, there are good people who are aghast that anyone would consider this, who can't imagine not wanting to spend every moment surrounded by needlepoint pillows, savoring conversation with their precious families and in-laws.

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And every moment that goes by without some kind of joy is a precious opportunity lost.

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