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  • Its application will be heard at a later date despite an attempt from Tesco to have the two considered at the same time.

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  • Despite the attempt at authenticity through the use of real and recognizable New York locations, the gleefully mean-spirited humor quickly ramps up to a ludicrous implausibility.

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  • The trade agreement and the banana accompanying measures were approved during the daily voting session on 11 December 2012, despite an attempt by the left-wing GUE group to block the agreement.

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  • But Sarkozy's failure to deliver on his promises on immigration during five years in power has undermined his support from the right-wing electorate despite his attempt to appeal to them in campaigning, Minkenberg said.

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  • Despite the attempt by some environmentalists to paint the U.S. Chamber as an anti-science climate denier, the business group has acknowledged the reality of greenhouse gas emissions and the need for a coordinated response.

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  • They ended the season trophy-less despite an attempt to clear the air by announcing Smith's imminent departure and then try to shore up the morale by - at around this time of the season - unveiling his successor.

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  • Unemployment, which is nearly 10%, still remains the biggest problem for the economy, despite an attempt by the government to boost jobs by cutting the working week to 35 hours last spring - a move that sparked widespread opposition from business.

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  • Despite my best attempt to be prepared and take life by the horns, I fell into a deep, dark hole.

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  • The benchmark 10-year yield traded to as low as 3.09% despite a desperate attempt at a rally on Wall Street encouraged by recovering prices for crude oil futures.

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  • Despite a failed attempt at an Apprentice-type show, she has partnered with KB Home to sell Martha-branded houses, signed a deal with Macy's and plans to launch a new magazine, called Blueprint, to cater to "modern, multitasking" women between the ages of 25 and 45.

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  • Despite a failed attempt at an Apprentice-type show, she has partnered with KB Home (nyse: KBH - news - people ) to sell Martha-branded houses, signed a deal with Macy's and plans to launch a new magazine, called Blueprint, to cater to "modern, multitasking" women between the ages of 25 and 45.

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  • And, despite kicking his next attempt, Robinson added six more points to put the hosts firmly in control.

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  • He described Kutcher's performance as "carefully judged, " but said "the illusion never fully seizes hold" despite "an impressive attempt at vocal mimicry".

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  • He also prescribed temazepam to the woman on 1 December 2005 despite a suspected failed suicide attempt two days before.

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  • But he's also careful to point out that Macaulay was racist, harboured prejudices about native Indians and customs and, despite being a linguist, did not attempt to master any Indian language.

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  • Unfortunately, the enduring television image of his time in the role was his attempt to sing the Welsh national anthem despite clearly not knowing the words.

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  • The MP stayed away from the Conservative Party conference in an attempt to defuse the row, but despite the support of backbench Tory MPs it became clear when Parliament returned from recess on Monday that it was not going to go away.

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  • In short, Mr Yushchenko must urgently establish good relations with Moscow, despite its support for his opponent and despite rumours of Russian security-service involvement in an attempt to poison him with dioxin last autumn.

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  • There is also an attempt among other Shiite politicians to isolate Sadr, despite Maliki's support.

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  • Yiannis Bournous, the international spokesman for Syriza, believes that despite this, it may be possible for the left to attempt to form a government.

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  • That is despite increased security measures for travellers to the US, following an alleged attempt to blow up a plane on Christmas Day.

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  • Stramaccioni was the latest to attempt to turn it around at the San Siro, but despite the poor results club president Massimo Moratti had kind words.

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  • Gloucester made further changes in an attempt to lift their game and they gained the upper hand, but despite a threatening break by Simpson-Daniel they could not make their possession count and just after the hour mark Munster struck.

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  • Despite its arms sales, Russia has hosted several world leaders in recent weeks in an attempt to find a way of ending the Syrian conflict, which has left an estimated 80, 000 people dead.

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  • Part IV is an attempt to harness the future, and approach it with a sense of optimism, despite the many challenges facing the planet.

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  • Leeds dominated play and should have been further ahead, but their wastefulness was punished when Sharp was fed by John Oster and, despite his first effort being blocked by Leeds keeper Kasper Schmeichel, he scored at the second attempt.

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