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• The results described in earlier sections appear to support our conclusion.
• In the above examples the orbit is circular.
• It is evident from the foregoing equations that ...
• Section 7 contains a number of applications of the theory given in the preceding (or previous) section.
• Pre-existing (or Previous) abnormalities may lead to serious consequences.
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