Some consider linguistic diversity a cancer to be excised; I consider it precious.
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They see linguistic diversity as a cancer to be excised.
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They consider linguistic diversity a cancer to be excised.
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Linguistic diversity is a treasure to be cherished, not a cancer to be excised.
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