He has made a string of outspoken and sometimes provocative speeches in recent years.

他最近几年做了一系列直言不讳的、有时带有挑衅的演说。

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Thompson's business was originally modest in size, but in recent years he has expanded it by opening scores of chain stores across the country.

汤普森的生意起初规模不大，但近年来他在全国各地开了几十家连锁店，把生意做大了。

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The average time for holding a stock in both the United States and Britain, he notes, has dropped from seven years to seven months in recent decades.

他特别提到，最近几十年，无论是在美国还是在英国，持有一支股票的平均时间都从七年下降到了七个月。

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But he agrees that in recent years, many companies have tied pay to short-term performance, instead of their long-term health.

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In recent years, he has performed more as an actor than a hip-hop artist.

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The issue of the king's health is highly sensitive in Thailand as he has faced health concerns over recent years.

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He said in recent years, recessions have become less frequent and less severe, and the labor market has become more stable.

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If you have wondered why the Texas economy has out-performed the rest of t he country in recent years, you need look no further than that familiar check mark-shaped portion of South Texas that delineates the boundaries of the Eagle Ford Shale.

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"Mr. Sasa's career spans 30 years in the Company's core Medical Business, and in recent years he has been deeply involved in the management of this core business, " Olympus said in a statement.

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