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Franklin's hand, in conjunction with his brethren of the learned committee, that compound of fraud and folly was unveiled, and received its death-wound.
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Franklin's collaboration with a committee led to the exposure of a fraudulent practice in philosophy, demonstrating his commitment to truth.
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