It is for the books of early instruction, in a great degree, to lay the foundation on which the whole superstructure of individual and national greatness must be erected.

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In my experience a great degree of tolerance is shown by Welsh speakers who, contrary to myth, will always speak English in the company of English monoglots however small a minority they may be within a group.

ECONOMIST: Boom or bust?

Mr. ZIRIN: Well, sports has always certainly reflected the ideas in our society to a great degree.

NPR: Black Athletes Juggle Fame, Social Responsibility

In other words, Ewanick fell to earth to a great degree because he failed to perform well enough in the high-wire act that he created.

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Americans tended to support government intervention in their lives to a greater degree than before the Great Depression.

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For employees, a great culture is measured by the degree of trust they have in colleagues and their employer as well as the pride they have in their work.

FORBES: Why Customer Loyalty is Hard

The fact that all these vehicles are exclusively earmarked for diploma and degree holders says a great deal about the lack of job opportunities in Nigeria.

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