When villages form a nation, certain advantages are present such as mutual defense, a unified system of trade-enabling laws, and perhaps a greater sense of identity.

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Mr. Chen is a Singapore permanent resident, a legal status that confers certain advantages denied to other foreigners, such as the ability to buy single-family homes and receive higher priority in school admissions.

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Whether altruism exists or not is a question for another day, but I am certain that tax advantages for charitable donations play a significant role in this decision.

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We do have certain advantages, certain techniques which probably give us a competitive advantage, but they are relatively minor.

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There are scenarios in which the companies might approve a potential buyer, for example if the buyer could provide certain strategic advantages or significant resources, one of the people said.

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Just like recent moves with Congressional redistricting, a review of the new Electoral College map shows how many Americans are moving to states that offer certain advantages.

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