In addition, flexibility includes effectiveness in any given situation, meaning that soldiers are equipped and trained to fight in otherwise unfamiliar situations.

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We were taught that, in any given situation, a solution that works for both parties (or countries, or disputed areas) can be created.

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We need kids to have the ability to ask--not what they can or can't do but what they should do in any given situation.

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Given the gravity of the situation, does Mugabe have any friends in terms of the international community?

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It's my business to know how much he earns in sponsorships, but we're not in any position to give you any comment at the moment given the sensitivity of the situation.

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Given the international nature of the situation, what are the chances that any government authority would ever track down someone like that?

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"Any money accrued would not have been given to the Brewhouse until the situation with the administrators has been sorted out, " he said.

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It's a messy situation that isn't going to get solved any time soon, especially given how much money's at stake, so maybe we should all just switch to Ogg Vorbis and save ourselves a lot of trouble?

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