With its shares becoming an ever stronger acquisition currency, its expansion plans are sure to get bolder still.

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As a result, it quickly shifted the law in the direction patent attorneys prefer: toward an ever stronger and more expansive patent system.

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The show has become stronger with each season, and ever more adroit at handling an ensemble so big and baggy that even the Waltons might have been intimidated.

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"After a very painful six months, and an awful lot of talking and soul searching, we are now back together, stronger than ever, working and talking things through together, " he said.

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