Perhaps that sober reality explains the uncharacteristically conciliatory stance struck by Wal-Mart this week.

或许冷冰冰的现实状况能够解释为何沃尔玛在本周摆出反常的调和姿态。

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One has to wonder what has prompted Mr. Shannon in his now conciliatory stance towards the Venezuelan president.

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To the surprise of the islanders who expected a more conciliatory stance from their leaders Puerto Rico's governor, Pedro Rossello, agreed.

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