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out of the picture

  1. see in the picture.



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And now that he’s out of the picture, with his shortcomings burning in public recollection, those two ideologies are more invigorated than ever.

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But while Daniel is clearly in trouble, Wright says you’re not necessarily meant to interpret it as Laura being completely out of the picture.

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After the Minnesota tragedy — the 44th school shooting this year — Manuel did an interview with CNN while he was on the road, telling the anchors, “I believe that thoughts and prayers, this time, are out of the picture. These kids were actually praying ... and still they were shot. So I know exactly what those parents are going through. It’s a terrible situation and it hasn’t stopped. That’s the worst part.”

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Maybe the child’s father is out of the picture.

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But Laura, who wants Piper all to herself, needs to push Andy out of the picture — she literally stands in front of him in photographs — so she attacks him with every psychological weapon she’s got.

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