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I use check marks in the column when I disagree; a question mark for when I need to check something. I number points in the columns sometimes; circle words that matter. Always underline words I need to look up. And I underline favorite quotes.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"