Directors today are also more likely to be involved in regular formal peer evaluations to improve board performance and, in some cases, to achieve director rotation.

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Lawrence, an academic without formal military training, displayed an astonishing grasp of both regular and irregular military tactics.

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Japan's government hasn't received any formal notice of an appointment, chief spokesman Yoshihide Suga said early Tuesday in a regular press briefing.

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