"We've never been able to achieve this level of realism before on a Nintendo platform, " he said.

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Without such stability, China would never have been able to achieve its astounding economic miracles.

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And, most importantly to investors, Apple has been able to achieve margins in technology hardware never before accomplished by another technology vendor through persistent, diligent, and relentless supply chain management.

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All of these institutions are trying to achieve the same thing - delivery of a cultural experience to people who may never be able to come through their doors.

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