Despite the shift in language, the two sides continue to be very far apart on a resolution.

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However, by making something out of ions that are bulky and asymmetrical (they have names such as 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium and hexafluorophosphate, which are as complicated as the ions they represent), the attractive electrical forces can be kept so far apart that the resulting substance is a liquid at room temperature.

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Until now, there have been limitations as to how far LEDs can be spaced apart at the edge of an LCD panel because of dark areas that appear between LEDs when they are too far apart.

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It will not be a quick process and the opposing sides are far apart, but talks have started and that at least offers hope.

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On Capitol Hill, several Republican leaders in Congress have said they expect the sequester cuts to be implemented, at least temporarily, given how far apart the two sides are.

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If it can be moved up and down, they're too far apart.

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Far from pulling together, Thailand appears to be tearing itself apart.

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Activities like baseball, martial arts, or community theater are far too important to children's health, development, and well-being to not be apart of their lives.

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But he thinks Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert are still too far apart, and Rice's style of letting the parties take the lead may not be of much help.

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He has spoken of his concern that, far from wanting to be armed, neighbourhood constables might consider whether the body armour they routinely wear risks setting them apart.

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