It had a functioning democracy, but ever-squabbling politicians seemed unable to get things done.
But ever noticed how some people always have a scapegoat and even a backup scapegoat?
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But ever more intrusive and irreverent press coverage is subjecting Nordic royals to new and unfamiliar pressures.
But ever since the Big East tournament she's really been on a roll.
But ever since that night the blues always been a part of me.
Instead, they made cheap but ever improved copiers whose sales increased rapidly because the copiers were small, simple and convenient.
But ever since I started this line of work I've gone there lots and appreciated the culture and the workmanship.
But ever restless, Mazzei left for Smyrna, Turkey, where he continued the practice of medicine for two and a half years.
But ever since being leaked to the press on 12 September, various obstacles have been thrown in the planned merger's path.
But ever since he was appointed to the job on Monday, the conversation around him has had little to do with soccer.
But ever since he was introduced to them in 1974, Eisenberg's key relationship has been with the Pritzkers, according to a family adviser.
Americans could begin to know themselves as active participants in building a new bipartisan consensus around transformative possibility instead of ever-changing but ever-present fear.
But ever the professional, Ms. Winfrey put me and audience at ease, asking us immediately to give each other high-fives just for being there.
But ever since North and South Yemen united in 1990, the central government in Sanaa has been slowly waking up to the island's potential.
But ever since the prosecutors decided, some months ago, to take a closer look at Mr Toledo's administration too, he has been criticising them.
Cassano was in in Roberto Donadoni's Euro 2008 squad but ever since Lippi returned to guide the national team, the forward has not featured for Italy.
Presently Achatz is a huge name, but ever eager to prove himself, he continues to work hours that well exceed the capacity of the average person.
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It may sound idealistic, but ever since he watched his grandmother go blind from Diabetes, he wanted to do something that would help people see again.
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But ever since that discovery, and ever since a massive share offering diluted shareholder value in 2009, this prime Brazilian investment has been nothing but a dud.
Mr. Obama may want to disinter an infamous line from then candidate but ever gaffemeister Joe Biden, who quipped that it was patriotic to pay higher taxes.
These are still very early on in implementation, but ever since the MusicGremlin debuted, we've been hungry for more -- and no, the Zune didn't sate that.
In other parts, the sign was invisible but ever present.
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But ever since a preliminary investigation of the Cheonan's salvaged stern concluded that the blast did not come from on board the vessel, suspicions have turned towards North Korea.
But ever since he became Labour's leader in 1994, Mr Blair and his acolytes have taken that habit to new extremes, applying it to policy ambitions and personal traits alike.
Apple had plenty of good news to tout during its fourth-quarter earnings call this afternoon, but ever-feisty CEO Steve Jobs preferred to talk about how screwed the competitors are.
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But ever since 2009, when he broke his left thumb sliding into second base, he's slid with the nagging fear in the back of his mind that he'll hurt his hand again.
But ever since Ghana began their journey for a World Cup spot in 1962, when they entered the qualifiers for the first time, failure had been a recurring theme - until now.
Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat had a meeting at which they agreed that Israel and the Palestinian Authority should observe the ceasefire agreed upon at Sharm el-Sheikh two weeks ago but ever implemented.
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