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Ghost (1990)
After he's murdered, a young executive attempts to communicate with his girlfriend through a phony psychic. Starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore

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Most romantic movies of all time

They're the films that make hearts race and eyes mist. And whether they're boy-meets-girl, boy-meets-boy or ogre-meets-princess, they all have one essential ingredient in common: love.

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Most romantic movies of all time

They're the films that make hearts race and eyes mist -- the most romantic movies of all time. And whether they're boy-meets-girl, boy-meets-boy or ogre-meets-princess, they all have one essential ingredient in common: love.

"Silver Linings Playbook" (2012)

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

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'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' (2012)

Adapted from the Stephen Chbosky novel of the same title, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" follows introverted high-school freshman Charlie (Logan Lerman) as he navigates the real world with seniors Sam (Emma Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller), and the three learn about love, loss and friendship.

Jean Dujardin stars as George Valentin and Berenice Bejo stars as Peppy Miller in The Weinstein Company's The Artist (2011)

'The Artist' (2011)

"The Artist" is a French silent film about silent film star George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) who meets a young woman named Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo). With his help, she goes on to become a talking-picture star. As her fame rises, his plummets, but she comes back into his life to resurrect his career.

Owen Wilson stars as Gil and Rachel McAdams stars as Inez in Sony Pictures Classics' Midnight in Paris (2011). Photo credit by Roger Arpajou.

'Midnight in Paris' (2011)

Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" stars Owen Wilson as a Hollywood screenwriter named Gil who yearns for the romance of 1920s Paris. While there on a trip with his fiancee Inez (Rachel McAdams), he is transported to that era every night at midnight. While there, he meets and falls in love with Picasso's mistress Adriana (Marion Cotillard).

Meryl Streep stars as Jane and Alec Baldwin stars as Jake in Universal Pictures' It's Complicated (2009)

'It's Complicated' (2009)

"It's Complicated" stars Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin as a divorced couple -- Jane and Jake -- who have an affair with each other a decade after their split. He has already remarried, but things get even trickier when Jane's architect Adam (Steve Martin) starts to fall in love with her.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Starring: Dev Patel and Anil Kapoor
An illiterate kid looks to become a contestant on the Hindi version of Who Wants to be A Millionaire in order to re-establish contact with the girl he loves, who is an ardent fan of the show.

'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008)

The romantic chemistry between the two lovers in this Best Picture Oscar winner wasn’t an act: Freida Pinto and Dev Patel, who play orphans navigating their way through Mumbai’s slums, took their romance off-screen after meeting on the set. The movie went on to win eight Oscars, more than any other that year.

Twilight (2008)

Bella Swan has always been a little bit different, never caring about fitting in with the trendy girls at her Phoenix high school. When her mother re-marries and sends Bella to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she doesn't expect much of anything to change. Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen, a boy unlike any she's ever met. Edward is a vampire, but he doesn't have fangs and his family is unique in that they choose not to drink human blood. Intelligent and witty, Edward sees straight into Bella's soul. Soon, they are swept up in a passionate, thrilling and unorthodox romance. To Edward, Bella is what he has waited 90 years for -- a soul mate. But the closer they get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the primal pull of her scent, which could send him into an uncontrollable frenzy. But what will Edward & Bella do when a clan of new vampires -- James, Laurent and Victoria -- come to town and threaten to disrupt th

'Twilight' (2008)

This vampire romance captured the hearts of teens -- and adults -- around the world. Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart, meets and quickly falls in love with Edward Cullen, played by Robert Pattinson, after moving to live with her father in Forks, Wash. The only catch is that he is a vampire, and must struggle to resist her scent. Pattinson and Stewart seem to have been unable to resist each in real life as well, with rumors flying that the pair are a couple off-screen.

Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Brokeback Mountain is a 2005 romantic drama film that depicts the complex romantic and sexual relationship between two men in the American West from 1963 to 1983.[1] The film was directed by Taiwanese American director Ang Lee from a screenplay by Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry, which they adapted from the short story \"Brokeback Mountain\" by Annie Proulx. The film stars Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Williams.

'Brokeback Mountain' (2005)

Released to critical acclaim, this Western was one of the first major motion pictures to feature a love affair between two men. Heath Ledger plays a ranch hand who meets and falls in forbidden love with Jake Gyllenhaal, a rodeo cowboy, in 1963 Wyoming. Nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, the film won awards and honors at film festivals around the world.

Pride & Prejudice (2005)
An opinionated young woman and an arrogant, rich snob overcome their initial antipathy and various other social obstacles to fall in love.Starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen;

'Pride & Prejudice' (2005)

This classic romance, based on Jane Austin’s classic novel, features the opinionated Elizabeth, played by Keira Knightley, who meets and immediately dislikes the arrogant and wealthy Mr. Darcy, played by the brooding Matthew Macfadyen. But despite his best efforts to forget her, Darcy becomes infatuated with Elizabeth, and she with him, proving that social obstacles are no match for true love.

The Notebook (2004)
An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to an older, invalid woman whom he regularly visits. From a faded notebook, the old man's words bring to life the story about a couple who is separated by World War II, and is then passionately reunited, seven years later, after they have taken different paths. Though her memory has faded, his words give her the chance to relive her turbulent youth and the unforgettable love they shared. Starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena Rowlands, and James Garner

'The Notebook' (2004)

An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to an invalid woman whom he regularly visits from a faded notebook. He tells the story of wealthy girl who falls for a boy who works at a lumbermill. The couple are separated by World War II, then passionately reunited seven years later, only to find that their lives have taken different paths. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams star in the film, based on the beloved best-seller by Nicholas Sparks.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Joel is stunned to discover that his girlfriend Clementine has had the memories of their tumultuous relationship erased. Out of desperation, he contacts the inventor of the process, Dr. Howard Mierzwiak, to have Clementine removed from his own memory. But as Joel's memories progressively begin to disappear, he begins to discover their earlier passion. From deep within the recesses of his brain, Joel attempts to escape the procedure. As Dr. Mierzwiak and his crew chase him through the maze of his memories, it's clear that Joel can't get Clementine out of his head.

'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004)

Ever wish you could erase the painful memory of a lost romance? Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey turn to science to do that -- literally -- in this offbeat romance-cum-sci-fi-fantasy, only to learn they were right for each other all along. Charlie Kaufman's ingenious original screenplay won an Academy Award.

Love Actually (2003)
Carol Anne (Elisha Cuthbert), Jeannie (January Jones), Colin (Chris Marshall) and Stacy (Ivana Milicevic) combat the Milwaukee cold with a little hot conversation in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually.
Everywhere you look, love is causing chaos. From the bachelor Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who, on his first day at 10 Downing Street, falls in love with the girl who brings him his tea, to a hopeless sandwich delivery guy who doesn't think he has a chance with the girls in the U.K., so he heads for Wisconsin. From aging rock stars, to a stony headmistress, to a monolingual Portuguese housemaid--love arrives in many forms, shapes and sizes. Here, ten separate--but intertwining--stories of love all lead up to a big climax on Christmas Eve, proving that love is the driving force in all of these people's lives. Starring Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Alan Rickman, and Emma Thompson

'Love Actually' (2003)

Elisha Cuthbert, January Jones, Chris Marshall and Ivana Milicevic are just a few of the cast of this ensemble comedy, which follows no fewer than 10 different romantic storylines that unfold over one Christmas season. The cast also includes Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley and Bill Nighy, who won a BAFTA award for his performance.

Shrek (2001)

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ornery ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. There are blind mice in his food, a big, bad wolf in his bed, three little homeless pigs and more, all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home--not to mention his own--Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Accompanying him on his mission is wisecracking Donkey, who will do anything for Shrek... except shut up. Rescuing the Princess from a fire-breathing dragon may prove the least of their problems when the deep, dark secret she has been keeping is revealed.

'Shrek' (2001)

Even ornery ogres need love: Just ask Shrek. When he first comes reluctantly to Princess Fiona's rescue, she's unhappy that he's big and green and ugly, instead of a handsome prince. But that's before it's revealed that Fiona is an ogress herself by night. Soon she's an ogress full-time and happily together with Shrek, proving the old adage that beauty is only skin-deep -- and earning hundreds of millions at the box office.

Bridget Jones s Diary (2001)
At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old \"singleton\" Bridget decides it's time to take control of her life and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she's writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject--from her circle of \"smug married\" friends, to men, exercise, food, sex, and everything in between--she's turning a page on a whole new life. Despite her efforts to get her act together, she finds herself caught between two men--a man who's too good to be true, and a man who's so wrong, he could be right. Meanwhile her new employers think she is nuts and her scatter-brained friends are absolutely no help whatsoever. 
Starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant

'Bridget Jones's Diary' (2001)

American Renee Zellweger won the role of lovelorn Brit Bridget Jones over such competition as Helena Bonham Carter and Emily Watson. She gained 25 pounds for the role, but it paid off: She got a Best Actress Oscar nomination and went on to star in the 2004 sequel "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason."

How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
A 40 year old stock broker goes to Jamaica on the advice of her friend. Here she finds a young man and they fall into a passionate romance.
starring Angela Bassett, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael J. Pagan, Glynn Turman, Lou Myers.

'How Stella Got Her Groove Back' (1998)

Here's how the single stockbroker played by Angela Bassett did it: She headed to Montego Bay and entered a hot romance with a gorgeous Jamaican 20 years her junior, played by Taye Diggs. Bassett won an NAACP Image Award for her performance.

The Wedding Singer (1998)
A man with a miserable love life travels from wedding to wedding singing romantic songs to happy newlyweds while dreaming of hitting it big as a rock star.

'The Wedding Singer' (1998)

Pity poor Adam Sandler: a wannabe 1980s rock star relegated to entertaining at weddings instead, he's always serenading happy couples even though his own longtime girlfriend left him standing at the altar. But all that changes when waitress Drew Barrymore comes into his life. Featuring a soundtrack of '80s hits, the film grossed $123 million and confirmed Sandler as a box-office draw.

You've Got Mail (1998)
Kathleen Kelly owns a small children's book store, but is coming under competition from Joe Fox's giant Fox Books, a megastore with a cafe and discounted books. The two become arch rivals, without realising that the romance they are conducting anonymously on the internet is with each other.

'You've Got Mail' (1998)

Meg Ryan owns a small children's bookstore, but is coming under competition from Tom Hanks' discount megastore. The two become archrivals without knowing that the romance they are conducting anonymously online is with each other. Its title comes from the phrase that announced the arrival of e-mail on AOL, but the film is actually a remake of the 1940 comedy "The Shop Around the Corner."

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Titanic (1997) A young man and woman from different social classes fall in love aboard the ill-fated voyage. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater.

'Titanic' (1997)

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet played the young lovers who had everything going for them -- except they picked the wrong boat for their romantic cruise. The film became the highest-grossing of all time and held the record for 12 years until surpaseed by "Avatar" from the same director, James Cameron.

True Romance (1993)
When inexperienced call girl Alabama Whitman is paid to seduce comic-book-nerd and Elvis fanatic Clarence Worley, she doesn't expect to fall for him. But these two lost souls seem to be made for each other and quickly pledge their love, marrying at Detroit's city hall. Clarence discovers some newfound bravado and attempts to retrieve Alabama's possessions from her pimp, Drexl, who isn't exactly eager to let Alabama go. Fleeing Drexl's apartment, Clarence not only leaves a trail of bodies, but also inadvertently mistakes a suitcase of uncut cocaine for one with his wife's clothing, and the chase is on. The unlikely newlyweds head for Los Angeles hoping to sell the cocaine and make enough money to leave the country. Unfortunately, they also have to contend with the mob, yuppie drug dealers and the police.

'True Romance' (1993)

Love, it's beautiful -- even when it blossoms between a call girl and a comic book nerd who kills her pimp and absconds with a suitcase full of cocaine. It's romance Quentin Tarantino-style; he wrote the screenplay. Patricia Arquette and Christian Slater play the none-too-heroic lovers.

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
It's Christmas Eve and radio talk show psychologist Marcia Fieldstone has asked her listening audience what they are wishing and dreaming of during this season of hope. A little boy, who is tuned in from Seattle calls in his wish, a new wife for his father who has been widowed for a year and a half. Meanwhile, all the way across the country, punching buttons on her car radio as she drives from Baltimore to Washington, D.C., Annie Reed hears Jonah and is immediately captivated by him and his selfless Christmas wish. Jonah and his dad are immediately besieged by countless letters from listeners reaching out to help, including thousands of marriage proposals from women across the country. Meanwhile, Annie becomes convinced that it is her destiny to meet Sam, Jonah's lovely dad. And as Annie sees it, there are just two minor problems. First, she is presently engaged to marry another man whom she does love. And, of course, Jonah's dad does not even know yet that he and Annie are

'Sleepless in Seattle' (1993)

A romance where the lovers never even meet until the end? It's unusual, but it happens in this comedy. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are the couple separated by thousands of miles but brought together by his son's call to a radio show. The film was inspired by "An Affair to Remember," which Hanks' character refers to as "a chick flick."

Ghost (1990)
After he's murdered, a young executive attempts to communicate with his girlfriend through a phony psychic. Starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore

'Ghost' (1990)

Love transcends death itself in this romantic fantasy, in which the ghost of a murdered young banker (Patrick Swayze) tries to communicate with the still-living love of his life (Demi Moore). Whoopi Goldberg won an Oscar as a phony medium who turns out to be not as phony as she thought.

When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends? This romantic comedy chronicles this dilemma through the eleven year relationship between Harry and Sally who meet in college, then pursue their own lives until they reconnect ten years later. 
It stars Billy Crystal as Harry and Meg Ryan as Sally.

'When Harry Met Sally...' (1989)

Can't men and women just be friends? Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan struggle with the question over the 12-year course of an on-again, off-again romance. Harry is based on the romantic comedy's director, Rob Reiner; Sally on its writer, Nora Ephron. And we'll have what she's having.

Say Anything (1989)
Romantic comedy about a less-than-average student who falls in love with a brilliant biochemistry major. Starring John Cusack and Ione Skye.

'Say Anything' (1989)

John Cusack is an underachieving student, but he'll say anything to win the heart of classy valedictorian Ione Skye before she heads off to England -- and do anything, include serenade her with a boombox. Entertainment Weekly called the film the greatest modern movie romance.

The Princess Bride (1987)
A fairy tale about a beautiful girl who is to be married to a nasty prince, but who is in love with another

'The Princess Bride' (1987)

Boy meets girl. Boy is lost at sea. Girl reluctantly agrees to marry evil prince, but is kidnapped by outlaws. It's complicated, but of course it all works out in the end, because this is a fairy tale, albeit a slyly satirical one. Cary Elwes and Robin Wright Penn played the lovers in the adaptation of William Goldman's book.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Its the summer of 1963 and Baby is stuck at the Catskills with her parents. Attempting to make the best of the situation, Baby attends the organized classes on merengue dancing and wig demonstration. Suddenly, all of that changes when she meets Johnny Castle, the resort's dance instructor. With Johnny, Baby learns the steps to a new dance--a dirty dance--that allows her to discover new strengths and new talents in order to define her place in a rapidly changing world. Under the influence of Rhythm and Blues, Baby can now express herself and her love for Johnny. Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

'Dirty Dancing' (1987)

Sheltered 17-year-old "Baby" Houseman is resigned to a boring summer of '63 with her parents at a Catskills resort -- until a handsome dance instructor rocks her world. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey had the time of their lives in the low-budget sleeper, which went on to gross more than $200 million worldwide.

Grease (1978)
A rock 'n' roll celebration of growing up and falling in love. Starring John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway

'Grease' (1978)

Ah, the 1950s; seen from the safe vantage of 1978, they seemed like a lot more fun. At least they were for greaser John Travolta and Australian exchange student Olivia Newton-John in the smash film version of a hit Broadway musical. It surpassed "The Sound of Music" to become the highest-grossing movie musical of its day.

Redford & Streisand In 'The Way We Were'

'The Way We Were' (1973)

Opposites attract in Hollywood romances: Just ask Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand, in the respective roles of a preppie writer and a fiery left-wing spitfire. Is their love strong enough to transcend their political differences? Streisand also sang the theme song, which became her first No. 1 hit in the U.S.

Love Story (1970)
Against his fathers wishes, upper-class Harvard student Oliver marries Jenny, a girl from a poor Italian family. After some struggle, Oliver finishes law school and the young couple are about to start a family when Jenny is found to be gravely ill. Oliver is forced to borrow money from his estranged father for her medical expenses. When Jenny dies, Oliver rejects his father's attempts to console him, going to Central Park where he recalls his time with her. Starring Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw

'Love Story' (1970)

"Love means never having to say you're sorry" -- at least not when it's between preppie Ryan O'Neal and working-class Ali MacGraw in the smash-hit film version of Erich Segal's best-seller. Alas, her fatal illness brought the romance to an end -- even though it conveniently left her beauty intact right up to the end.

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
In the early 1930s, a car thief and the daughter of his intended victim team up to become America's most feared and ruthless bank robbers. 
Bonnie and Clyde is a 1967 American crime thriller film directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the title characters Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The film also stars Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman, Estelle Parsons, Denver Pyle, Dub Taylor, Gene Wilder, Evans Evans and Mabel Cavitt.

'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967)

"They're young... they're in love... and they kill people." That was the tagline of this very offbeat romance, which shocked audiences of the time with violence more graphic than had previously been seen in a mainstream American film. Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty played the title characters, real-life bank robbers who killed at least nine police officers during their Depression-era crime spree.

The Sound of Music (1965) A former nun leaves the convent to become a governess for the seven children of a wealthy, Austrian widower who has grown into a cold disciplinarian. Soon, the she opens the children to the wonders of life and the joy of music - and eventually softens the heart of their father and gains his love. Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.

'The Sound of Music' (1965)

On the eve of World War II, a former nun wins the love of the bitter Austrian widower whose children she tends. It sounds unlikely, but it's based on the real-life story of Maria von Trapp and the Trapp Family Singers. Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews led the cast of the film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical.

Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Sweeping epic about a Russian doctor pursuing the woman he loves during Russia's turbulent political changes of World War I, the Bolshevik Revolution and Communism's rise to power. 

Starring Geraldine Chaplin, Julie Christie, Tom Courtenay, Alec Guinness, Siobhan McKenna

'Doctor Zhivago' (1965)

What could be more romantic than a doomed romance played out against the epic backdrop of the Russian Revolution? Nothing, except perhaps its signature "Lara's Theme." Some critics panned it when it was released, but now it is widely regarded as a classic. Omar Sharif plays the title character; Julie Christie portrays Lara.

Breakfast At Tiffany's (1961)
A lonely, struggling writer becomes enchanted with his neighbor: an independent young woman who strives to be a high-climbing socialite with a penchance for high-fashion and wild parties. But, soon he uncovers the vulnerability she has at heart. 
Starring:  Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961)

Decades before Carrie Bradshaw celebrated "Sex and the City," there was Holly Golightly, a brittle New York party girl whose exuberance and oversize cigarette holder disguise her inner fragility. George Peppard plays the sensitive writer who falls for her in the film adaptation of Truman Capote's novella.

An Affair to Remember (1957)
Two people meet on a luxury liner and fall in love, but because they have other lovers waiting for them, they cannot consummate their passion. They vow to find each other again, and if the feelings are mutual, they will be together. But, when a tragedy strikes, it could affect their love. Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Richard Denning, Neva Patterson, Cathleen Nesbitt

'An Affair to Remember' (1957)

Memorable indeed was the unfulfilled romance of Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr as soul mates who meet aboard an ocean liner and fall in love -- despite the fact that each of them is engaged to someone else. The film's classic status is undiminished by the fact that it is actually a remake of "Love Affair" (1939), in which the lovers were played by Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne.

Casablanca (1942)
Expatriate Rick Blaine, a cynical nightclub owner in Casablanca, discovers that his ex-lover Ilsa, who abandoned him years before, has arrived in Casablanca with her Resistance leader husband, Victor. With the Germans on Victor's trail, Ilsa has come to the club to beg Rick for the precious letters of transit that have come into his possession. The documents would allow Victor to escape Casablanca and continue the fight against Fascism. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

'Casablanca' (1942)

"Here's looking at you, kid": That line of dialogue from what started out as a routine romantic melodrama set at a Moroccan nightclub during World War II became one of the most iconic phrases in filmdom. The chemistry between Humphrey Bogart as a cynical American expatriate and a radiant Ingrid Bergman as his lost-and-found-and-lost-again love helped make the film immortal.

Gone With the Wind (1941)
Scarlett O'Hara is in love with drippy Ashley Wilkes, and is devastated when he announces that he plans to marry his cousin Melanie. She pleads with Ashley to marry her instead, but then, on the first day of the Civil War, she meets mercurial Rhett Butler. A man to match her strength of character and romantic desires, Butler changes the course of her life. Despite hunger, and the burning of Atlanta, Scarlett survives the war and its aftermath, but ultimately loses the only man she really loved. Starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh.

'Gone With the Wind' (1941)

And surely no Hollywood love story is more iconic than "Gone With the Wind." Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh (an English actress then little-known in America) portrayed novelist Margaret Mitchell's star-crossed Civil War-era lovers. The film won 10 Oscars, a record that stood for 20 years.

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