This early success was possible because it occurred during a period of limited business mobility, decreasing many of the external pressures unions face today as a result of globalization.

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It also highlights external forces you face.

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This is a necessary step to develop an economy that's more resilient in the face of external shocks.

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These same coaches face constant external pressure and second guessing from athletic directors, parents, administrators, boosters, the public, and the press.

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But he must also pick candidates who have demonstrated that they understand these questions and possess the force of character to make fair and impartial decisions even in the face of external pressure to rule on other grounds.

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And by banishing residual fears that Brazil could face a shortfall in external financing this year, the agreement might help Brazilian firms to keep foreign credit lines open.

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Fiscal challenges aside, the dollar is increasingly seen as offering relative stability at a time when alternative governments face difficulty in maintaining the recovery thanks to external challenges.

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As IT budgets continue to face pressure in 2012, enterprises will focus more on leveraging external service providers and cloud computing to save capital expenditure.

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Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure -- these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.

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