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Currently, a protest's lacking intention at heart (2,2,2)

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as it is

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(Other definitions for as it is that I've seen before include "In the current state of affairs" , "In the existing circumstances" , "In the present circumstances" , "Actual state of affairs, often contrary to expectations" , "Given the position, in the circumstances" .)

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