Amsterdam wasn't Israel, but it was close enough for my best friend to agree to fly there to be with me for a few days.

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But Mallis told me that a few days ago she had discussed dozens of questions with Klein, and he urged her to ask probing ones during the interview.

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Speaking with an African-American candidate a few days ago, she made a comment in passing that made me stop and think.

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Yes, after a few days away from it all my mind does inevitably return to my business, yet with clarity that often eludes me in the daily rush of meetings, Skype pings, and emails.

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Only a few days ago David Cameron told me he was pleased that the eurozone deal meant that world leaders could now deal with other matters.

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