Indeed, it can reasonably be argued that the investigations in Japan point to a new determination among the authorities to create, at last, the kind of financial markets where investors can hope to be protected.

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Mr Ayling pursued this deal with great determination, to the point of infuriating Europe's competition commissioner, Karel Van Miert.

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Just two more wins would take the club past the 100-point mark and Nolan revealed it is the determination of the current players which has been the key factor in the club's achievements this season.

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But the Gunners, who remain unbeaten in the Premier League, failed to build on their early goal and Newcastle were worthy of their point after a match in which they played with great determination and endeavour.

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"I think in terms of swimming once you've lost that motivation and determination you're never going to get to a point that's as good as your potential, " Achieng adds.

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But the point is that when one is evaluating a client for asset protection planning, a determination must be made whether the client has any known claims or not.

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In their determination to save, Germans seemed to forget that in the long run the point of exports is to pay for imports.

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