The vultures were already circling around the dead animal.

兀鹰已经在绕着动物的尸体盘旋了。

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With the legal vultures circling, Microsoft may now be forced to defend itself on several fronts.

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Greece and the Eurozone increasingly resemble a dying animal, with vultures circling above.

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We should celebrate and foster innovation and economic growth and ensure that companies that invest in innovative products and services are not targets for the patent vultures circling overhead.

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