Indeed, it is deeply grateful that Mr Mbeki, and before him Mr Mandela, persuaded the party faithful to ditch their long-held belief in nationalisation and to accept a market economy.

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It is because she is humble and grateful for everything single gift and opportunity that comes her way.

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Another successful entrepreneur I know keeps a gratitude journal, writing in it each day that which she is grateful for.

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But as you go about your work with incredible diligence and dedication every single day, I hope all of you understand how important it is, how grateful I am, and that you have the thanks of a grateful nation.

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It is a decision she now regrets, although she also feels grateful that it was not worse.

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Yes, I won the championship, and I am always grateful for that, but ironically, the downside to being champion is that it gives you a lot less time to socialize with your fellow word nerds.

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It is in many ways the opportunity of a lifetime, one that I will be forever thankful and grateful for.

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For the moment, however, the company from Redmond, Washington, seems almost grateful for the rising profile of Linux, seeing it as an easy way of demonstrating that Windows is not a monopoly, ahead of its antitrust trial, scheduled to begin on October 15th.

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