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.......................................................................................................... 5  \nThe RE Line ........................................................................................................................................................ 5  \nGreeting............................................................................................................................................................... 5  \nParagraphs – the “Meat of the Letter”................................................................................................................ 5  \nClosing ................................................................................................................................................................ 5  \nCover Letter by Paragraph ...................................................................................................................................... 6  \nParagraph \\#1 – The Intro .................................................................................................................................... 6  \n............................................................................................................................................................................. 6  \n............................................................................................................................................................................. 6  \n............................................................................................................................................................................. 6  \nMiddle Paragraph(s) ............................................................................................................................................ 7  \n............................................................................................................................................................................. 7  \n............................................................................................................................................................................. 7  \nClosing Paragraph ............................................................................................................................................... 8  \nHow to Send the Cover Letter ................................................................................................................................ 8  \nAdditional Cover Letter Tips .................................................................................................................................. 8  \nCover Letter Gallery 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