Kylie Kelce speaks on husband Jason Kelce's retirement, NFL career and more

NBC10 Philadelphia
5 Mar 202403:26

Summary

TLDRThe transcript details an exclusive conversation with Kylie, the wife of Jason, a retired football player. Kylie shares her perspective on Jason's emotional retirement speech, which was filled with love and appreciation for her, their family, and the city of Philadelphia. The speech, compared to his iconic Super Bowl parade address, highlighted the profound connection between Jason's successful football career and meeting Kylie a decade ago. Kylie also participated in an upcoming story by NBC10, taking the field with Olympic field hockey hopefuls, showcasing her own athletic prowess.

Takeaways

  • 😊 Jason Kelce, a former NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles, gave an emotional retirement speech expressing his love and gratitude for his wife Kylie and the city of Philadelphia.
  • 😍 Kylie recounted the moment she first met Jason at an Eagles Christmas party, describing it as love at first sight for Jason.
  • 🥰 Jason's speech highlighted the importance of his family, especially his wife Kylie, in the best years of his football career.
  • 💖 The speech was filled with emotional moments, including Jason's expression of love towards Kylie and his appreciation for being able to represent the city of Philadelphia.
  • 👏 Kylie praised the outpouring of love and support from fans in response to Jason's retirement speech, although she was not surprised given his impact on people's lives.
  • ⚽ Kylie, an athlete herself in field hockey, took part in an upcoming NBC10 story about the USA Field Hockey team, showcasing her skills on the field.
  • 👪 Jason highlighted the importance of a loving, present father in his speech, appreciating his own dad's devotion to their family.
  • 🏆 The retirement speech was compared to Jason's iconic Super Bowl parade speech in its impact and emotional resonance, albeit with a different context.
  • 🙌 The speech was described as a love story about football, family, Jason's wife, and his appreciation for his father.
  • 💙 The outpouring of love and support from fans was expected given Jason's connection with the city of Philadelphia and the impact he had on people's lives.

Q & A

  • What was the occasion for Jason's speech?

    -The speech was Jason's retirement speech, marking the end of his 13-year football career.

  • What was the significance of the speech for Jason's wife Kylie?

    -Kylie had heard multiple versions of the speech over the past four years as Jason contemplated retirement. She was the only one who had heard the speech before the actual event, giving her a front-row seat to this captivating moment.

  • How did Kylie describe Jason's retirement speech?

    -Kylie described Jason's retirement speech as a perfect summary of his 13-year career, filled with emotion and expressions of love towards her.

  • What did Jason share about the first time he met Kylie?

    -Jason shared that he still remembers the moment Kylie walked through the door at an Eagles Christmas party, describing it as if she glided through the opening. He said it was like love at first sight.

  • What other iconic moment in Jason's career was his retirement speech compared to?

    -Jason's retirement speech was compared to his famous art museum speech during the Super Bowl parade, both being iconic moments in his career.

  • How did Kylie react to Jason's recollection of their first meeting?

    -Kylie found it amusing that Jason tried to recall details from their first meeting because, as she mentioned, he was intoxicated that night.

  • What did Jason say about his father in the retirement speech?

    -Jason said that a loving present father devoted to their children is perhaps the greatest gift we can give our society, appreciating his father's role.

  • How was the public's reaction to Jason's retirement speech described?

    -The public's reaction was described as an outpouring of love and support, which Kylie expected due to her knowledge of how her husband had touched people's lives, but it was still shocking.

  • What additional information was shared about Kylie?

    -It was mentioned that Kylie is an athlete herself, with field hockey being her main sport. She even served as a reporter for an upcoming story about the Team USA field hockey team.

  • How was Jason's retirement speech overall characterized?

    -Jason's retirement speech was characterized as a love story about football, family, and his wife, encompassing far more than just his football career.

Outlines

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🗣️ Jason Kelce's Heartfelt Retirement Speech

Jason Kelce's retirement speech was an emotional and captivating affair, filled with gratitude towards Philadelphia and his wife Kylie. The speech highlighted how his best years in football coincided with meeting Kylie a decade ago. Kylie, who had heard the speech before, was deeply moved by Jason's expressions of love and the cherished memory of their first meeting at an Eagles Christmas party. The speech is regarded as an iconic moment in Jason's career, alongside his famous art museum Super Bowl parade speech. Kylie revealed that Jason had been working on the retirement speech for years, refining it annually. The outpouring of love and support for Jason was overwhelming yet expected, given his impact on people's lives. The speech was a love story about football, family, and the importance of fatherhood.

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Keywords

💡Retirement

Retirement refers to the act of leaving one's profession or occupation, particularly at the end of a career. In the context of the video, it signifies Jason's decision to retire from professional football after a long and successful career with the Philadelphia Eagles. The video highlights Jason's captivating retirement speech, which becomes an iconic moment alongside his Super Bowl parade speech, marking the end of an era.

💡Love Story

A love story is a narrative that revolves around the romantic relationship between two individuals. In this video, Jason's retirement speech is described as a love story, not only about football but also about his family and his wife, Kylie. The speech includes Jason's emotional recollection of the moment he first met Kylie and how she has been a pivotal part of his life during his best years as a football player.

💡Family

Family refers to the fundamental unit of society, consisting of individuals who are bound together by kinship, marriage, or other close interpersonal relationships. The video emphasizes that Jason's retirement speech went beyond just football and included a lot about his family. It highlights the importance he places on his family, particularly his wife, Kylie, and his father, whom he quotes as saying that a loving and present father devoted to their children is perhaps the greatest gift one can give to society.

💡Emotion

Emotion refers to the intense feelings or affective states that arise in response to specific situations or experiences. The video describes Jason's retirement speech as being filled with emotion, reflecting the profound impact this decision had on him and his loved ones. Kylie, his wife, admits to being emotional during the speech, particularly when Jason expressed his love and appreciation for her.

💡Legacy

Legacy refers to the lasting impact, influence, or achievements that an individual leaves behind after their time in a particular role or profession. The video suggests that Jason's retirement speech, along with his iconic Super Bowl parade speech, will become part of his enduring legacy as a player for the Philadelphia Eagles. These moments encapsulate the profound connection he had with the city and its fans, as well as his personal journey.

💡Gratitude

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful and appreciative of the positive aspects of one's life or the kindness shown by others. In his retirement speech, Jason expresses gratitude to Philadelphia, saying, "Thank you, Philadelphia, from the bottom of my heart." This sentiment reflects his appreciation for the city and its fans, who supported him throughout his career with the Eagles.

💡Iconic

Iconic refers to something or someone that is widely recognized and regarded as representing a particular concept, movement, or era. The video describes Jason's retirement speech and his Super Bowl parade speech as iconic moments in his career, suggesting that these events have become symbolic representations of his impact and legacy as a player for the Philadelphia Eagles.

💡Quotable

Quotable refers to something that is worth quoting or repeating, often due to its profound, memorable, or witty nature. The video mentions that Jason's retirement speech was an "amazing conversation, amazing speech with many quotables," implying that it contained numerous memorable lines or phrases that are likely to be quoted or referenced in the future.

💡Outpouring

An outpouring is an overwhelming expression or manifestation of a particular emotion or sentiment, often from a large number of people. The video mentions "the outpouring of love and support" in response to Jason's retirement speech, suggesting that his fans and admirers have expressed an abundance of affection and appreciation for him in the wake of his decision to retire.

💡Captivating

Captivating means having the ability to attract and hold someone's attention or interest in a fascinating or compelling way. The video describes Jason's retirement speech as "captivating," suggesting that it was delivered in a manner that deeply engaged and enthralled the audience, making it a memorable and impactful event.

Highlights

Jason Kelce's retirement speech was praised for its emotionally captivating content, which went beyond just football and included a lot about family.

Jason credited meeting his wife Kylie a decade ago as a major factor in the best years of his football life.

Kylie had a front-row seat to Jason's retirement speech, which she described as a perfect summary of his 13-year career.

Jason's speech was filled with emotion and love towards Kylie, including recounting the moment he first met her at an Eagles Christmas party.

Kylie found Jason's recollection of their first meeting amusing, as he was intoxicated that night.

Jason's retirement speech joined his Super Bowl parade speech as one of the iconic moments in his career.

Kylie revealed that Jason had been working on the retirement speech for years, starting from scratch each year.

The outpouring of love and support for Jason's speech was expected by Kylie, but still shocking.

Kylie, an athlete herself in field hockey, served as a reporter for an upcoming story about the USA Field Hockey team.

Jason's speech was described as a love story about football, family, and his wife.

Jason's speech included a shoutout to his father, praising the importance of a loving and devoted father.

The speech was considered just as impactful as Jason's Super Bowl parade speech, but in a different context.

Transcripts

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>> AND IT WENT FAR BEYOND

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INCLUDING A LOT ABOUT FAMILY.

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FRED SHROPSHIRE IS JOINING US

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WITH MORE ON THIS EXCLUSIVE

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CONVERSATION.

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>> IT WAS AN AMAZING

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CONVERSATION, AMAZING SPEECH

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WITH MANY QUOTABLES.

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JASON SAYS IT IS NO COINCIDENCE

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THAT THE BEST YEARS OF HIS

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FOOTBALL LIFE HAVE COINCIDED

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WITH HIM MEETING HIS WIFE A

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DECADE AGO.

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KYLIE TELLS US WHAT IT WAS LIKE

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TO SEE HER HUSBAND CALL IT A

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CAREER.

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>> I THINK I WAS THE ONLY ONE

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THAT HAD HEARD THE SPEECH BEFORE

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WE WENT INTO IT.

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>> Reporter: A FRONT ROW SEAT TO

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THE CAPTIVATING RETIREMENT

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SPEECH MONDAY.

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>> I THINK IT WAS JUST A PERFECT

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SUMMARY OF 13 YEARS.

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>> THANK YOU, PHILADELPHIA.

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FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

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>> I ALWAYS SAY HE IS NOT FROM

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HERE, BUT HE GETS IT.

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SO THAT WAS A PERFECT EXAMPLE.

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>> Reporter: A SPEECH FILLED

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WITH EMOTION, AND JASON'S

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EXPRESSION OF LOVE TOWARDS KYLIE

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WHO HE FIRST MET AFTER AN EAGLES

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CHRISTMAS PARTY FILLED WITH

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HOLIDAY CHEER.

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>> I STILL REMEMBER THE MOMENT

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SHE WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR.

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THE FIRST INSTANCE IS BURNED IN

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MY RETINA.

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IT WAS LIKE SHE GLIDED THROUGH

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THE OPENING.

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>> IT OF COURSE MADE ME

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EMOTIONAL.

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IT CRACKS ME UP THAT HE TRIES TO

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TALK ABOUT WHAT HE REMEMBERS

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FROM THAT NIGHT BECAUSE HE WAS

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AS I'VE SAID BEFORE INTOXICATED.

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>> AND SHE STARTED TALKING.

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AND I THOUGHT, MAN, IS THIS WHAT

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LOVE FEELS LIKE?

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>> IT WAS VERY, VERY SWEET, VERY

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KIND.

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IT WAS FAR TOO MUCH CREDIT.

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>> Reporter: HIS RETIREMENT

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SPEECH JOINS HIS ART MUSEUM

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SUPER BOWL PARADE SPEECH AS ONE

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OF THE ICONIC MOMENTS IN THE

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CAREER LIKE NO OTHER.

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KYLIE TELLS US HE HAS BEEN

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WORKING ON IT FOR A WHILE.

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>> I'VE HEARD MULTIPLE VERSIONS

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OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS.

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THIS WAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

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VERSION.

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I THINK EVERY YEAR HE SORT OF

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STARTED FROM SCRATCH AS TO WHAT

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WAS SITTING ON THE SURFACE.

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BUT WHEN HE SAID HE WAS

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CONTEMPLATING RETIREMENT FOR

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YEARS, HE MEANS YEARS.

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>> Reporter: AND A SPEECH FOR

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THE AGES.

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>> THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME

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REPRESENT THIS CITY.

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>> Reporter: GENERATING A TIDAL

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WAVE OF RESPONSES.

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>> THE OUTPOURING OF LOVE AND

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SUPPORT IS EXPECTED BECAUSE I

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KNOW WHO MY HUSBAND IS AND HOW

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HE'S TOUCHED THE LIVES OF

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PEOPLE.

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BUT AT THE SAME TIME, STILL

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SHOCKING.

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>> KYLIE IS AN ATHLETE HERSELF,

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SO HER MAIN SPORT IS FIELD

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HOCKEY.

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TODAY KYLIE WAS GRACIOUS ENOUGH

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TO SERVE AS REPORTER FOR US HERE

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AT NBC10 ON AN UPCOMING STORY

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ABOUT THE TEAM USA FIELD HOCKEY

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TEAM.

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SHE TOOK THE FIELD WITH A PAIR

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OF LOCAL OLYMPIC HOPEFULS AND

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DID A GREAT JOB.

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WE'LL HAVE THAT FULL DRIVE FOR

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GOLD STORY COMING UP NEXT MONTH.

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BUT JUST AN INCREDIBLE STORY,

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TALKING ABOUT THE SPEECH AND

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THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF MOMENTS.

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IT WAS A LOVE STORY ABOUT

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FOOTBALL, ABOUT FAMILY, HIS WIFE

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THERE.

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REALLY APPRECIATED HOW HE GAVE A

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SHOUT OUT TO HIS DAD.

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HE SAID A LOVING PRESENT FATHER

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DEVOTED TO THEIR CHILDREN IS

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PERHAPS THE GREATEST GIFT WE CAN

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GIVE OUR SOCIETY.

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REALLY APPRECIATED THAT.

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>> AND WE DIDN'T THINK THAT

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ANYTHING COULD COMPARE TO THE

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SUPER BOWL PARADE SPEECH, BUT

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THIS HAD A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

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CONTEXT BUT JUST AS IMPACTFUL.

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>> AND S