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cause_n effect_n produce_v sufficient_a 6,420 5 9.0959 4 true
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A47927 Toleration discuss'd by Roger L'Estrange. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1663 (1663) Wing L1315; ESTC R7093 72,161 120

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