The official added that Northern Ireland was not going to "blindly follow decisions made elsewhere".

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Oh, and another thing: Naidu taught me not to blindly follow my first impressions.

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Gangs, and the willingness to follow gang leaders blindly by members is evident throughout Thailand.

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We are not going to blindly follow anyone into battle.

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Will Americans give thought to their ways this November and not blindly follow the first to present his case?

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The unions think the Welsh Government is certainly right not to follow, "blindly follow" as they might put it, the UK government.

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The group asks all Americans to urge politicians to solve our problems rather than blindly follow pledges or party platforms.

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These lists can often be used as an excuse by investors or traders to not do their own research as some just blindly follow the advice.

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