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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
A real surprise in Beijing has been the uncommonly strong performance of North Korea.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
A strong performance from mineral extractors such as BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto help cushion London shares from more downbeat economic data.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Performances here are strong and gutsy, though the sound is at times a bit trebly and sometimes distorted.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
His performance at Monday’s MTA transportation was good but today’s performance was strong.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Performances from the three leads – Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron – are strong, particularly Will’s transformation from drunken bum to driven hero.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Performances by Paramore, Pink, Lil Wayne and Kanye were strong, and Chris Brown dancing to Rihanna was pretty cute, but overall the awards show seemed to lack energy.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Performances across the board were strong, and the director effectively drew out the discomforting interweave of humor and pathos.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. – Hank Aaron – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – * * – MYSTERY QUOTE – * * There is no strong performance without a little fanaticism in the performer.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
The following players were cut: QB Todd Bouman RB Ciatrick Fason LB Tony Gilbert DT Jesse Mahelona DE Kenny Pettway DE Bo Schobel DB Trae Williams TE Chris Brown DE Mkristo Bruce OT Andrew Carnahan TE Charles Davis CB Isaiah Gardner CB Michael Grant WR Ryan Hoag G / OT Pete McMahon C / G Drew Miller CB Rashod Moulton LB Lamar Myles WR D’ Juan Woods There were grumbles over if the Jaguars would keep Todd Bouman as the third string quarterback after his strong performance in the preseason.
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(. .)))
In Wikipedia:
Her performance was so strong that she played the role in the first staged version since World War Two at the Theater an der Wien at the Vienna Festival of 1962 with Karl Bhm conducting.
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In Wikipedia:
“(“Oriental Spice and Honey”) Kaliopi gave a strong performance, but only ended 6th.
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In the British National Corpus:
If they make the money they get paid, but if there is a downturn in the market or their performance is not as strong as it was a year ago, then their salary will be reduced accordingly.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
FABRIZIO Giovanardi moved to within touching distance of the British Touring Car Championship title with a strong performance at Silverstone.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
McCain got burned by the pro – choice VP discussion John McCain remains on the defensive about rumors he will pick a running mate who supports abortion rights, only days after a strong performance at a forum on values issues had reassured social conservative voters. even as McCain was in the process of turning lemonade into lemons.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
The remarkably strong performance of the world economy since the near universal adoption of market capitalism is testament to the benefits of increasing economic flexibility.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
The ever – present and reliable Tom Wilkinson puts in another strong performance as brilliant but manic – depressive lawyer Arthur Edens.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
The group sounded good and the performance was strong, but something was missing.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
UK consumer confidence improved in August, helped by a strong performance in the Olympics and lower energy prices, a survey showed 2008 olympics 2008 olympics.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Gillian Anderson managed to not play Scully in this film, and her performance was strong, even if she did have to manage a semi – British accent the whole film.
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