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“«Reconocer el terreno» significa observar un lugar concreto para poder urdir un plan. Por ejemplo, si eres un ladrón de bancos —aunque espero que no sea así—, quizá vayas al banco unos días antes de robarlo. Quizá con un disfraz, mires aquí y allá, observando a los guardas de seguridad, las cámaras y otros obstáculos, para poder planear cómo evitar que te capturen o te maten en el transcurso del robo.”

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Book:The Bad Beginning
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