He travels widely, and has extensive contacts in the Muslim world.

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Though young (he is just 38) he has been a central player in the crisis thanks to his extensive contacts in the financial world and closeness to Mr Bernanke, who puts great store in Mr Warsh's feel for politics and markets (see our recent blog post).

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Sick has developed over the decades an extensive network of contacts with access to both Iranian and U.S. policymaking circles at the highest levels.

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We now find out that there may have been extensive, systematic contacts, orchestrated by Donziger, and with your participation and agreement, which have threatened the entire case.

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Volunteer work in your passion, a side business in your passion, an encyclopedic knowledge of your passion, and an extensive network of contacts active and influential in your passion are examples of ways to tangibly demonstrate your passion.

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Christine has extensive experience of management and a considerable network of contacts in Whitehall.

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''He has extensive knowledge of ballet repertoire and has wide-ranging contacts within the UK and internationally.

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Mr Hambali's contact list might be extensive, but Indonesian authorities have arrested some 50 other members of his network, with contacts of their own.

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