However, the 21-year-old believes the experience will stand him in good stead for future Games.

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Doyle reckons last season's difficulties will stand Bruce and his players in good stead for the battle ahead.

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The maturity shown by Solanki on this occasion is something that could stand him and England in good stead for the future.

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Leatherdale says the experience he has gained working under Newton has been invaluable and should stand him in good stead for the challenges ahead.

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We had a tough draw but we'll look positively on it and hopefully it will stand us in good stead for the hard court season to come.

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But since we cannot transport ourselves through time, we do not know which style of funds will hold our investments in good stead for the next several years.

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She developed a passion for acting, as a member of the local amateur dramatic society - skills which would stand her in good stead for her future television career.

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That really should have been the signal for title-chasing Arsenal to move into a higher gear and dominate but Wigan showed a fighting spirit which should stand them in good stead for the second half of the season.

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The skills Mr Maliki displayed in outmanoeuvring Mr Allawi in the 2010 struggle for the prime ministerial job have certainly stood him in good stead in turning to his advantage the fragmentation afflicting both the Sunni and Shia political camps.

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Another unlooked-for trait that may hold him in good stead with voters during the next several weeks is his friendship with McCain.

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