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The Z Manu World Champs featured amazing splash-making competitions for all ages!
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How many runs did England need to win the match?
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England needed 160 runs to win the match against New Zealand.
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Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.
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What did the US Supreme Court say about President Trump's tariffs?
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The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariffs were not allowed under the emergency law he used.
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Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?
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The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.
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How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
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Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
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After the bell rang the class packed up their books quickly.

What change, if any, should be made to the section in bold?

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  • grandfather The father of your parent. My grandfather tells me stories about his childhood.
  • record An official achievement or fact that is noted. She set a record for the fastest runner in her class.
  • independent Not needing help from others; self-sufficient. He is independent and can take care of himself.
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