How much difference can it make looking at a simple versus comprehensive measure?

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And a more comprehensive measure of creditworthiness, probability of default, has improved to an estimated 3.2 percent from 4.6 percent a year ago.

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That bill, which is opposed by the Republican majority in the Senate who favor a less comprehensive measure, would allow medical patients to sue their health maintenance organization or insurance company in the event a coverage decision caused direct, documentable harm.

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Riley worked hard to lobby support for his Education Improvement Act, described as the most comprehensive educational reform measure in the country in a RAND Corporation study.

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If your goal is to measure the globe in a comprehensive and representative manner, the fine print can be your friend.

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Of the different figures released, it is the internationally recognised ILO figure of 2.38 million that is the government's preferred measure for unemployment, because it is a more comprehensive indicator of the job market.

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While little comprehensive European government bond-trading data is publicly available, one measure shows liquidity is in steep decline.

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