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Scales

/ ɪ /

noun

  1. the Scales
    the constellation Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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For vast numbers of Americans, disproportionately young, the monstrous warfare overseen by Presidents Johnson and Nixon caused the scales to fall from their eyes about the character of U.S. leadership.

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“Unfortunately, a lot of financial therapy services are not affordable to the average person, which I have a problem with. So if you do look for a financial therapist, look for one that has sliding fee scales,” said Astle.

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Benn, who hit the scales at 11st 2lb on Friday, added 9lb.

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"It stings that I was 0.05lbs away from the limit and now I'll have to pay half a million to someone. These are the people you are dealing with. They closed the scales off early," said Eubank.

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Matchroom promoter Hearn told BBC Sport that both men will hit the scales at about 08:00 BST on Saturday.

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