The profession in the Alsace region has been deeply hurt by increases in cigarette taxes since 2002, which mean that a packet on the French side of the border is 20% more expensive than in neighbouring Germany.

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"I am deeply disappointed and hurt, I will go to court and fight against the ban, " said the 32-year-old.

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But she said it hurt deeply.

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But current and former colleagues say the criticism hurt Munoz deeply and she felt betrayed by people she had considered friends.

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We are deeply sorry for the hurt suffered by the individuals affected.

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The dealership has since apologised, saying the advert had been totally inappropriate and that it deeply regretted the "hurt it had caused to the family of the victims and society".

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In response, the channel said it was deeply concerned if the programme had hurt the two players but issued no retraction or apology.

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But in the United States, the Anti-Defamation League said it was "deeply disappointed and saddened" by the private conversation, warning that it could hurt ties between Israel and two key players in the Middle East peace process.

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