But in the long term they may be facing a crowd of unhappy clients.

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Before facing questions from a crowd of more than 30, 000, the 82-year-old Buffett toured the meeting's 200, 000-square-foot exhibit hall.

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Despite facing a hostile home crowd of 75, 000 in the Cairo International Stadium, the Ivorians stuck to the task at hand and were fully competitive throughout the match.

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Faced with the sensible course -- say, opening a car rental franchise -- or facing his fears and opening his lungs before a crowd of important personages, Brennan proves that there is still hope.

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The economy, Bernanke told a crowd in Indianapolis, was facing several headwinds.

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Barcelona will play Dundee United at Tannadice on Thursday before facing Hearts in front of a 40, 000-plus crowd at Murrayfield two days later.

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Supporters in Gloucester's Shed stand have a reputation for being vocal but Biggs is looking forward to facing the banter from the crowd.

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But unlike some other kissa, where the music takes a backseat to socialising or doing business, this smoky Tokyo institution brings in a crowd of serious listeners, and every chair in the cafe is set up facing the stage.

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It is another question whether they can attract a large crowd - as they did a few months ago when a Croatian general, Marko Norac, was facing trial at home on war crimes charges.

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