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THIS MONTH, YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR DEFENSIVE PLAY AFTER CAREFUL RECONSTITUTION OF THE HIDDEN HANDS. YOU ARE SITTING SOUTH WITH THE FOLLOWING HAND:
♠ Q1098
♥ AK9
♦ 852
♣ J102
With your side staying silent, your opponents reach 4 Hearts after the following auction:
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | ||
| 2♣ | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 4♣(*) | Pass | 4♥ |
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