This lady dissipated her capital not in ordinary business reverses but through dozens of transactions, some simply foolish, many involving pedestrian fraud against her.

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Not only had the confident authority dissipated but he quite purposefully distanced himself from his British tabloids.

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Today, evidence of U.S. antipathy at the Arabic network has dissipated significantly, though not entirely, several analysts say.

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And finally, the Washington political culture operates on two- and four-year cycles where memories (not to mention accountability) are quickly dissipated by the continuous turnover of personnel.

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"I have been more that saddened, but not unduly surprised by the approach taken by some who appear to be dissipated that issues raised by ministers have been resolved, " Mr Robinson said.

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