But the Department for Education defended claims that "many children don't have a good grasp of historical facts".

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And since the options are somewhat limited, it is very easy to get a good grasp on the world of Irish Whiskey.

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Make sure you have a good grasp of the periodic table, too.

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Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, said all teachers needed strong literacy skills and a good grasp of mathematics.

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Suffice it to say, this is a guy who has had a good grasp on the market conditions of the past several years.

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It also needs a good grasp of the firm's core competence: in this instance, knowing lots about yeast, a common factor in all of Kikkoman's activities.

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She's well prepared, with a good grasp of the details.

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One gets a pretty good grasp on why a company is where it is based on those numbers.

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Creating a solid financial plan requires good logical thinking and a clear grasp of core financial tools and assumptions.

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Although Stardust was a mixed bag at times, it was ultimately compelling and fun, a good film that shows Vaughn has a strong grasp of fantasy and sci-fi.

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When you convene you will be reconvening, with a sense of not wholly the power, not yet wholly the power, but a good sense of what was once in the honour of your grasp.

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