{HEAD ~ The resistor} comprises {TAIL ~ a plurality} of alternating nonconductive regions and conductive regions transverse to the electrical path 
comprises
{ HEAD ~ The resistor } comprises { TAIL ~ a plurality } of alternating nonconductive regions and conductive regions transverse to the electrical path
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