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A private army working for the government of Russia turned on the country's official military last month, taking control of a major city and marching toward Moscow. The revolt briefly appeared to be the beginning of a much more serious conflict. But the leader of the revolt halted his advance after just one day. Plus, learn the English expression ""overplay your hand.""
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