But even the most trustworthy hand could eventually find it difficult to keep its grip on a taut line.

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But feature phone performance of Nokia is little discussed and it is clear that Wall Street does not have a grip on the key Asha model line shipment numbers right now.

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On the heels of a hot start for the Galaxy S4, which the company says sold 10 million units in less than a month, the Korean gadget-maker seems to be homing in on the rival iPhone with a handset that promises to be easier to grip than its bulkier cousins in the Galaxy line.

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Savickas looked strong at first, then lost his grip, dropping the frame six times before leaving it for good two yards from the finish line.

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