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But the activists are up against a pro-nuclear lobby that is long-established and wide-reaching.
Pro-Nuclear Japanese Mayor Wins Re-Election Juro Osawa 2011
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And so complete and wide-reaching was it that complications and knotty situations constantly arose.
Chapter XVIII 2010
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The bailout mandates wide-reaching reforms of Portuguese labor, energy and telecommunications regulations, as well as a slew of privatizations, to shake up an economy that analysts say is uncompetitive and excessively rigid.
Moody's Warns on Portuguese Banks Alex MacDonald 2011
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But the pace of Apple's retail expansion in the region still lags behind that of Lenovo Group Ltd., Hewlett Packard Co. and Acer Inc., which have wide-reaching distribution networks in the country.
Apple Careful In China Jason Chow 2011
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Even the White House has recognized this wide-reaching potential.
Jonathan Greenblatt: A Shot Heard 'Round the World? Social Impact Bonds Bring Social Innovation to the Bay State Jonathan Greenblatt 2011
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The running costs for Oxfam, one of the world's most effective and wide-reaching charities, is just 19p for every £1 donated – a long way off the 64p that was estimated by respondents.
A special opportunity to make 100% of your donation go straight to alleviating poverty 2011
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The conflicts between the leases and the mortgage rules are clear, verified and wide-reaching.
Brendan DeMelle: Gas Industry Front Group Called Out By RFK Jr. Keeps Spinning Truth Brendan DeMelle 2011
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Evans said this year's changes might not be as wide-reaching and, therefore, less of a source for conflict.
DeMorning DeBonis: Jan. 4, 2010 Mike DeBonis 2011
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The conflicts between the leases and the mortgage rules are clear, verified and wide-reaching.
Brendan DeMelle: Gas Industry Front Group Called Out By RFK Jr. Keeps Spinning Truth Brendan DeMelle 2011
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Under the aid, Portugal must commit to wide-reaching reforms of labor, energy and telecommunications regulations, as well as a slew of privatizations, to shake up an economy that analysts say is uncompetitive and excessively rigid.
Portugal Spending Cuts Questioned Patricia Kowsmann 2011
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