Rockefeller's brother, William A. Rockefeller, Mr. Malkin began planting new saplings in their stead.

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However, the squad that are left behind have a year's experience in the SPL under their belt, which should stand them in good stead.

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It might be tough times but it will stand them in good stead as they look forward in their careers.

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The parliament voted to reject the Yeltsin decree and to install one of their own, Vice President Alexander Rutskoi, in his stead as president.

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But while the bottom line is that Ireland lost to France, the manner of their fightback when they looked out of it will stand them in good stead.

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