Merges are a key aspect of a source code control system in general and are especially common in a branch-oriented VCS.

合并一般是源代码控制系统中的关键方面，在面向分支的VCS尤其常见。

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On Saturday Sinopec Group Beijing branch opened 24 Olympic-oriented gas stations, providing not only gasoline but also services like translation, emergency help and gasoline identification.

6月14日，中石化北京石油分公司启动了24座奥运定点加油站，除油品外，还提供翻译、应急救助、油品鉴定等服务。

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The Earth Branch mixes both defense and offense philosophies, and is oriented towards countering attacks.

地系技能混合了防御与进攻之道，其更倾向于反制攻击。

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Wells Fargo and Wachovia have no meaningful branch overlaps, dominate separate areas of the U.S. in branch banking and have similar sales-oriented branch cultures.

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