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Police officers are to visit every home in the area. The main Rome to Naples railways line is to be reopened today. You are not to leave the school without my permission. The European Parliament is to introduce a new law on safety at work. If Jones is to win gold, he need to work. If Jones wins gold, he has said that he will retire.

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I am about to start work on my second novel. Appearing on TV might make her famous , but its not about to make her rich. We are just about to eat. Do you want to join us ? They are about to play the football very soon.

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