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Melinda French Gates
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Philanthropist, businesswoman, & global advocate for women & girls. Co-chair of the @gatesfoundation. Founder of Pivotal Ventures. Author of The Moment of Lift.

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    Melinda French Gates‏Verified account @melindagates 22 Oct 2015

    The fascinating theory behind why "mom" and "dad" sound similar in so many languages: http://m-gat.es/1GPQXEW pic.twitter.com/Ye4zbzPnkA

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      1. PRIDE Solidarity‏ @PRIDESolidarity 22 Oct 2015
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        @melindagates and why it sounds HORRIBLE to English ears! Ima Aba

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      1. Future Miracle 未ら来る(集団ストーカー犯罪の解決人)‏ @miraioritekita 22 Oct 2015
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        Melinda Gatesさん  The fascinating theory Thank you very much!! @melindagates

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      1. Rupa Chaurasia‏ @beb5b13d3886499 22 Oct 2015
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        @melindagates my. meeting family planningpic.twitter.com/V2rmGfpjqF

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      1. Luc Ringuette‏ @RinguetteLuc 22 Oct 2015
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        @melindagates the End of the World is coming millions of ways and I got all the touls to fix that but I need a good team with money ?$? Car

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        dpurb.com Retweeted Sciences et Avenir

        @melindagateshttps://twitter.com/Sciences_Avenir/status/654927345871114241 …

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        Essure, une méthode de contraception irréversible qui fait débat >> http://bit.ly/1KcKap6  pic.twitter.com/bBoLFo1jYI
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      1. संजय श्रीवास्तव  🇮🇳‏ @sanjaysriv 23 Oct 2015
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        @melindagates : In Hindi, mom is 'maa' and pa is 'baba' or 'babu' or 'pita'. Me or I is 'mai with nasal sound' and you is 'tu' or 'tum'.

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      1. mustberich‏ @mustberichformy 23 Oct 2015
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        @melindagates Hello Ms Gates,my name is Julian and appreciate your work,I really want your support on my project http://mustberich.com 

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