Even with more than 30 years in politics behind him, Mr Chirac has a steep learning-curve ahead.
But the Obama Administration is only at the beginning of its economic learning curve--although it might be able to swallow a temporary cut of expatriate profits.
It's also worth pointing out that there is somewhat of a learning curve for first-time users.
With both the learning curve and team-bonding risks out of the way, such a team can focus single-mindedly on the task at hand.
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There's also a slick tutorial that's sure to lower the learning curve for first-time users and seasoned aficionados alike -- something we initially skipped, but would have eased our transition to Ice Cream Sandwich.
Ms. JOYCE LARTIG (UAW Local 7777): We had a lot of hurdles to get over, and the learning curve for both - for management as well as the union, because there are some things that occur, you know, in our eight hours that others may not even think.
One of the other things that has been a steep learning curve for us - painfully so, I may add -is that we have come to have unanimity on the fact that security is a precondition not only for the political progress that we have just been talking about the last 15 or so minutes, but also for economic and social progress.
The use of pictures certainly seems the most intuitive method for navigating around videos -- there's a definite learning curve here, and it's hard enough to select pictures -- we couldn't really imagine toggling through small text.
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It's the greatest learning curve about this game - as soon as you feel you're doing okay it gets up and smacks you on the backside.
No big learning curve, just easy-breezy.
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"In those first couple of years, it's a huge learning curve, " the 34-year-old said.
Manufacturers and retailers now deploying smart supply chains will jump the learning curve and become the Wal-Marts and Dells of the 21st century.
Even when this training is complete, organizations will continue to experience a decline in productivity due to implementation and go-live efforts (plus the inherent learning curve in using the new code sets).
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Olympia Circuits is best known for its Arno board and Arno Shield, which are designed to ease the Arduino learning curve by providing a bevy of pre-wired sensors and controls along with detailed instructions for several DIY projects.
But the learning curve is steeper for audits in some sub-industries of financial services and specific expertise may be stretched in some geographies.
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But looking on the positive side the Brown Caps coach added it will be a good learning curve for some of the younger, less-experienced players.
Its steep learning curve is not something to shy away from -- much like learning a foreign language, once immersed in the game play, players will pick up the necessary skills along the way.
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Occasional failure was not just inevitable in parenting - it was part of the child's learning curve.
Warren, however, believes the 26-year-old Londoner can only benefit from such a steep learning curve in what will be only his 15th fight.
Start-ups are a scramble, but have about 3x the learning curve.
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The youngster continued his steep learning curve in the third November Test against New Zealand, a 29-9 defeat.
If Boeing wants to hit its profitability target, and begin to make low single-digit margins by 2015, it will have to double its learning curve compared to production on the 777.
There's a bit of a learning curve here, when it comes to just turning the thing on -- give it a twist and a pull, not unlike a childproof pill cap to put it in standby and another pull to get things started.
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For now, check out our hands-on video and follow along as yours truly attempts to master a learning curve (and some very gummy keys).
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You've bowed down humbly to what is perhaps the most judgmental collection of sports fans on the planet, acknowledging that you are a novice and that you've got a pretty steep learning curve ahead of you as you wrestle with the intricacies of the 5-4-1.
Hitting, standing, doubling-down, splitting and buying insurance all enter into it, but the learning curve is a piece of cake.
The learning curve in putting this tricky new material to work has been climbed by Tokyo-based Toray and Mitsubishi, not by Boeing.
"That learning curve can be quite steep, " says Michael Cummings, faculty director of the fast-track M.
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