Mr Yeltsin must retain and firmly back genuine reformers at the top of his government, lending them his decree-laden weight at critical moments.

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Weight savings are critical in the aerospace industry.

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In addition, it is critical that they maintain a healthy weight to avoid placing excess strain on their knees.

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The affair could also deal a blow to the career of Mr. Depardieu, who has gained considerable weight since he won huge critical acclaim for his role in 1990's "Cyrano de Bergerac, " subsequently earning him millions in big-budget Hollywood movies.

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As the Taoiseach indicated, the Irish government punches above its weight on a whole host of critical issues.

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The research adds weight to the idea that gut bacteria are a critical part of the overall development of mammals.

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The crushing weight of the digital sign killed Luke Bresette and left his mother, Heather, in critical condition at a Birmingham hospital, officials said.

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"As she loses weight and becomes more fit, she is burning fewer calories doing the same thing, so it is critical to change things up, " Jampolis said.

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