When others strongly disagree, a stare down is a perfectly normal human reaction.

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The program will work by showing users a list of statements about a topic and then asking them how strongly they agree or disagree with each.

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In a statement, NBC strongly denied the accusation: "We strongly disagree with accusations made in the complaint, " the network said.

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"We are pleased to see that it will be allowed to continue while the Court of Appeals examines the trial court's decision, with which we strongly disagree, " deputy White House press secretary Dana Perino said in a statement.

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