Now, let me be clear: Extreme Fliers is the one that really dropped the ball here.

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On the bright side: as much as consumers are still looking for deals, lower inventory levels at some chains this year means less extreme discounting will be necessary to clear merchandise.

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Therefore, my response was to use all types of examples, some extreme examples, simply to make a clear point.

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And when reviewing the investor sentiment data it becomes quite clear that the optimism has reached extreme levels.

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The strong demand for the highest quality hotel rooms is a clear indication of the appeal of extreme luxury.

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Less clear is how much traction their extreme views can gain.

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But the ECB made it clear it would be doing so with extreme reluctance.

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Reportedly, both Hilton and von Anhalt were able to convince Zsa Zsa to sign new wills without telling the other, and it is clear that the prince is not afraid to go to the extreme, as evidenced by the billboard.

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All of this is happening despite clear evidence from the best scientists that global warming is already causing extreme weather events and it's only likely to get worse.

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The reasons the study sites are: no clear career paths, few role models, hostile work environments, isolation, unequal reward systems, extreme work pressures and lack of sponsorship and mentors.

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