When Tom said that he had studied archeology but showed no interest in the excavations, I became suspicious.
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Excavations
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The building work's got to be stopped immediately so that archaeological excavations can be carried out.
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The building work has to be stopped immediately so that archaeological excavations can be carried out.
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The building work must be halted immediately so that archaeological excavations can be carried out.
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