While the rewards for advising on deals remain large, however, genuine independence may prove elusive.

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And even if the Tories can come up with a firm and coherent agenda on the constitution, electoral success may still prove elusive.

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But in Europe, a clear-cut solution to the nursing crisis may prove to be elusive, as governments and international organizations have very different approaches to dealing with the problem.

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While this growth is certainly possible, we think it is a lofty expectation and one that may prove to be too much with top-line growth still elusive.

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