As a result, the C-suite can be plagued with uncertainty and misunderstanding, and CMOs are starting to worry about losing relevance.

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As Western countries continue to be plagued with economic downturns, including much of the European Union for whom another debt crisis looms, these large but still emerging nations are gaining influence in international finance.

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And a country awash with weapons would be plagued by the very violence that the world was seeking to avoid.

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Manning has spoken with receiver Hakeem Nicks and expects him to be ready for the offseason after an injury-plagued year.

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With a heated campaign season behind them, legislators will likely be willing to compromise on issues that have plagued these pools, she says.

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