Instead of finding things out for themselves, they make assumptions that often turn out to be wrong.

与其自己去探索，他们会做假设，而这些假设往往是错误的。

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Many people do fun things to make themselves stand out, like wear silly clothes or do things instead of just running.

很多人会做一些有趣的事情来让自己脱颖而出，比如跑步的时候穿傻傻的衣服或者做一些其他事情，而不仅仅是单纯的跑步。

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In today's youth sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport.

在今天的青年体育环境中，年轻运动员可能更担心谁会赢，而不是让自己开心和享受这项运动。

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Diatta says the family prefers to handle it themselves instead of going to the authorities.

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Instead of spreading ignorance, the group said the pope should use his leadership position to encourage young people to protect themselves in all ways, including condoms.

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Soldiers and fireman and policeman are these people that voluntarily do something for other people instead of themselves.

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It would mean claimants being independently assessed every three years, instead of assessing themselves, as happens at the moment.

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