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Abstract

Methods of cementing subterranean zones penetrated by a well bores are provided. In accordance with the methods, a cement composition is prepared comprised of a hydraulic cement, sufficient water to form a slurry and an effective amount of a liquid fluid loss control additive comprised of an emulsion having a copolymer of N,N-dimethylacrylamide and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid or a salt thereof contained therein. The cement composition is placed in a subterranean zone and then allowed to set into a hard impermeable mass therein.

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