A strong showing in the rankings spurs student interest and alumni giving; a slip has grave consequences for public relations.

在排名中的上佳表现会刺激学生的兴趣和毕业生就业率；而排名的下滑则将对大学的公众形象产生负面影响。

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So when cost of living is taken into account, richer, higher paid, higher taxed nations like Denmark slip in the pay scale rankings to lower than mid-table in the ECA list of 55.

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But the man dubbed 'Wild Thing' early in his career is hoping that the ban will help to kick-start his career which has seen him slip down the rankings to 788th in the world.

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The defeat in Chester-le-Street means Australia slip from first to third in the one-day rankings as they defend the Champions Trophy.

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