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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF USA NETWORKS, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998.
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<NAME> USA NETWORKS INC
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