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THE SANDS ARE RUNNING OUT

there is not much time left before death or the end
 THE SANDS ARE RUNNING OUT
1. The sands are running out—if she doesn't move out of that neighborhood, she'll be the next victim of a violent crime.
2. I know that picking a college is a big decision, but the sands are running out.


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