This can be exemplified by the mental strength of the German team to bounce right back after conceding the equalizing goal and take full control of the game.

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Another area that continues to be robust are the wireless communication companies, exemplified by Air Touch Communications.

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Such control, exemplified by sopranos, was thought to be unique to humans.

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Could they be the real winners from a collapse of the presidential style of politics, exemplified by Tony Blair?

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Exemplified by Apple, and the success of their elegant products, design-thinking is proving to be more and more the competitive edge for entrepreneurs.

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