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Just take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves - my motto to learn English. This blog helps me to review and learn English usage in connection with current Aussie affairs.

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Friday, August 19, 2005

squad

n. small military unit; small group of people trained to work together as a tea

Dog squad : (prison) undercover police (Aussie Slang)


A month after being hit by an out-of-control car, seriously injured Australian road cyclists Alexis Rhodes and Louise Yaxley have been given the all-clear by doctors to fly home from Germany.

The pair will return to Australia soon, the last of the national squad to leave Germany after the training ride accident which claimed the life of teammate Amy Gillett and put five cyclists in hospital.

[ Injured cyclists to return home ]

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