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EXHIBIT A - MATTERS SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Sentinel World Fund of
Sentinel Group Funds, Inc. - Shareholder Meeting
February 28, 1997
Total share outstanding: 4,919,706.407
Total votes present 2,830,981.041 57.5% of outstanding
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<CAPTION>
1. New sub-investment advisory agreement
% of
outstanding
<S> <C> <C>
For 2,729,172.030 55.5%
Against 18,541.010 0.4%
Abstain 83,268.001 1.7%
Total 2,830,981.041
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