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I went into the court with a tactical plan, but in the heat of the moment I’m afraid I forgot all about it.
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The speaker entered the court with a clear strategy, but the pressure and speed of the moment made that plan slip from memory. The line admits a gap between preparation and performance, with “in the heat of the moment” explaining how quickly the intended tactics were forgotten.
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