The companies that are flush right now are also smart enough to know that downturns are the time to build market share.

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Similar to stock market investors, but more so, precious metals investors may be feeling rather flush, right now, and may take a stab at the housing market.

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Right now Brazil is flush with excess electricity, but is expecting to face supply constraints around 2015.

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There's a fine line when it comes to continuity, however: in an effort to make the phone look sleek, HTC made the volume rocker (found on the right edge) almost completely flush with the body of the phone, making it a bit difficult to press.

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Last year, Mr. Betts used that authority to delay a restyled Chrysler 300 after inspection of a prototype found a right rear taillight that wasn't flush with the body.

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