"At this time, we have no further specific information regarding these efforts except to say we are confident they will continue at the same pace and that the search will explore all possible avenues, " said Angela Missoni.

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He added that the search for a possible successor included outside candidates but that Corbat was at the center of the search all along.

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If maps and search and social all become highly competitive fields with multiple possible suppliers then we would assume that the profits of the suppliers will be competed away.

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The search will continue with dogs, more choppers, and all possible resources 24x7.

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