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Clearly, restructure under the said provision refers to reduction of personnel, consolidation or abolition of offices by reason of economy or redundancy.
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He was advanced to four-star rank on retirement by reason of having been specially commended for heroism in combat.
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They have, by reason of my findings, vindicated their reputations, at least in my opinion.
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The cross-examination of the defence attempted to prove his mental instability and render a not guilty plea by reason of insanity, but to little success.
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The women pled not guilty by reason of self-defense.
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The bill would provide that such a person shall not be entitled to any benefit by reason of such recognition.
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He had been advanced to the rank of general upon retirement by reason of having been specially commended in combat.
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After one hung jury, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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He was tried for treason but declared not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Unusually, both prosecution and defence were seeking the same verdict: not guilty by reason of insanity.
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