And for those already hurt, desperation to minimize losses has them knocking down the doors of financial planners and brokers they hope can help salvage some of their retirement funds.

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"I hope to help Wigan win some silverware before I hang up the boots, " Deacon said.

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And as you, I hope that I can help in some way bring this matter to a conclusion for our country.

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Some owners hope Hollywood credentials will help sell their homes.

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There is hope that the commission might get some help in advancing liberalisation from the Union's new members, who are keener on open markets because, having lower costs, they stand to benefit the most from them in the short run.

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"We hope that the financial settlement can help in some way but we recognise it will never compensate Mr Golby's family for their loss".

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Officials hope that paying more attention to spuds could help some of the poorest Peruvians.

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Ministers hope the change in the law will help reunite owners with lost or stolen pets and relieve some of the burden on animal charities and local authorities.

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Now, at some point, you hope that the recovery is at a stage where we would no longer need that added help.

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Democrats in Colorado realize this may not be the best environment right now, but hope some results in Washington -- especially the future passage of a major health care reform bill -- will help improve their chances.

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