Even though he was always surrounded by great wealth, and has properties all over the world, many Punjabis see the family's industrial background as a welcome break from the landed aristocrats who have tended to dominate the country's politics.

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The next Cup will be a big break from the past, when the racing tended to be overshadowed by vicious infighting among challengers and defenders.

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This marks a break from the past, when Palestinians and Israelis tended to allow only Americans to mediate between them in these kind of three-way meetings.

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