A local firm is to be preferred.

选一家当地的公司更好。

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The company has now amalgamated with another local firm.

这家公司现在已与当地一家公司合并了。

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One is to become a limited partner for a local firm.

一种是成为一家当地公司的有限合伙人；

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This long-time policy gave senators firm control over local federal jobs.

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Christie's opened an office in Shanghai in 1994 and has held auctions with local firm Forever.

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When a local firm is acquired by a multinational, the quality of its management tends to rise.

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Mr O'Konek is a rarity, one of just a few western managers running a local firm in Asia.

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